by Christine | Jul 24, 2015 | Elder Law, Estate Planning, Estates, Living Trust, Trusts, Wills |
Unlike previous generations, the baby boomers are more concerned with having enough money to last through their retirement years than with leaving substantial assets to their heirs and to charities. But they are still concerned with leaving a legacy for their...
by Christine | Jul 23, 2015 | Advanced Health Care Directive, Durable Power of Attorney For Finances, Elder Law, Estate Planning, Living Trust, Trusts, Wills |
Ensuring that your assets are passed on to heirs in a way that you wish is not always easy because of the many options available and the fact that the tax laws are always changing. While certain facts are relatively fixed – i.e., beneficiary designations on life...
by Christine | Jul 22, 2015 | Elder Law, Estate Planning, Estates, Retirement Planning, Trusts, Wills |
Don’t wait until the very last minute to make sure you are prepared, says Michael H. Milarski, a partner and senior financial advisor with Signature Financial Planning. Are you sure you’re ready to retire? You may have a few items to address before your golden years...
by Christine | Jul 21, 2015 | Estate Planning, Heirs, Wills |
While some estate planning is better than none, most Americans don't speak with their heirs about basic issues – like where the wills can be found – and most wills are not updated. A recent study from the Center on Wealth and Philanthropy at Boston College,...
by Christine | Jul 20, 2015 | Asset Protection, Estate Planning, Estates, Family Home, Inheritance, Living Trust, Medi-Cal Long Term Care, Tax Planning |
Let's take a closer look at what a life estate is and how using one could help you save your family home. Home is where the heart is. The thought of losing your home can be devastating. What options do you have to prevent this from happening? Motley Fool’s recent...