Estate Planning
How to Avoid Medicaid’s Penalty Period
In order to qualify for Medicaid assistance for nursing home care, assisted living, in-home care, or adult foster care, an individual must…
How Does the Estate Administration Process Work?
Estate administration refers to the process of managing and dispersing an individual’s assets. This process typically includes identifying and inventorying the decedent’s…
The Importance of Discussing Finances and Estate Planning With Elderly Parents
Having conversations about your parent’s finances is essential as they age. To broach the topic, you might bring up current events like…
Validating Your Will is Important
Despite the fact that more than half of American adults believe estate planning is important, just 33 percent have a will. caring.com…
Learn More About Veterans’ Benefits
The US government provides veterans with veterans’ benefits and compensation for their service. Veterans’ benefits refer to programs and services to veterans…
As Part of Your Will or Trust, Include a Memorandum About Your Personal Property
In the aftermath of a parent’s death, children often argue over mom and dad’s favorite items. Arguments can take place over things…
Getting Your Special Needs Child Ready for Adulthood
Planning for your child with special needs as they enter adulthood has practical and legal aspects. Begin well before their birthday to…
In Estate Planning, Here Are Five Mistakes People Make
During your adult life, you strive to get financial security in the first half and aim to maintain it in the second…
Guide to the VA Disability Cost of Living Adjustment for 2023
In 2023, the VA will match the Social Security Administration’s cost of living adjustment (COLA), which is an 8.7 percent increase in…
The Role of Life Insurance in Estate Planning
If you were to look at your estate plan first, life insurance may not seem relevant. However, life insurance can be an…