by Christine | Apr 23, 2014 | Charitable Giving, Estate Planning, Estate Tax, LIfe Insurance |
There are several ways to donate a life insurance policy to charity, according to the Planned Giving Design Center, Monroe, NC. There are many advantages to life insurance as it can be a cushion against high-cost issues or a source of much-needed cash flow for your...
by Christine | Apr 22, 2014 | Alzheimer's, Dementia, Elder Law, Estate Planning |
Alzheimer’s patients live for years with diminished mental skills, which makes it crucial that they make decisions early on about how their care should proceed. Planning for one’s estate and for one’s late-in-life plans requires more than a bit of wherewithal. This is...
by Christine | Apr 21, 2014 | Elder Care, Elder Law, Medicare |
Much is undoubtedly delivered with great love and compassion. But, sadly, it is also provided by family members who have no caregiving skills. Deciding on medical care later in life or setting it up for a loved one is a difficult process that should be...
by Christine | Apr 18, 2014 | Business Sale, Family Business, Small Business |
Figure you and your lawyer will negotiate around all those post-closing efforts to chisel you out of a fat chunk of what you spent decades building? Think again. If you and your family are considering the sale of the family business, and maybe considering an actual...
by Christine | Apr 17, 2014 | Basis, Bequest, Estate Law, Estate Planning, Estate Tax, Gift Tax |
When it comes to estate planning, one of the primary goals is to transfer as much of a person's assets to their intended beneficiaries at the lowest cost or, in other words, by paying the least amount of tax. Giving your assets to your heirs is all about timing....