by Christine | Dec 10, 2014 | Asset Protection, Elder Law, Long Term Care, Medi-Cal, Medi-Cal Long Term Care, Medicaid, Nursing Home, Nursing Homes |
This case has drawn plenty of attention due to its legal and financial implications. Essentially, the case has escalated to the point of a federal judge warning state regulators that she would consider issuing an order to drop Ohio from Medicaid...
by Christine | Dec 9, 2014 | Asset Protection, Charity, Estate Planning, Estates, Tax Planning, Wills |
The end of the year is a great time to consider making a contribution to a cause that is meaningful to you. Along with potential tax benefits, there is the enjoyment that comes from making a positive difference and helping the organization of your choice. Is the...
by Christine | Dec 8, 2014 | Asset Protection, Beneficiary, Elder Law, Estate Planning, Estate Tax, Inheritance Tax, Living Trust, Probate, Trusts, Wills |
By keeping even modest sums of money protected, trusts can ensure that your wishes for your money will be honored into the future. A recent article by the Motley Fool,titled "5 Things You Didn't Know — but Should! — About Trusts," sheds some...
by Christine | Dec 5, 2014 | Asset Protection, Conservatorships, Cost Basis, Estate Planning, Estates, GRATs, Guardianships, Inheritance, Living Trust, Power of Attorney, Probate, Tax Planning, Taxation, Trust Taxation, Trusts, Wills |
“Income-tax rates are going up so it becomes more expensive for a grantor to maintain the grantor trust status of a trust they’ve set up,” says Lynn Halpern Lederman, managing director and senior fiduciary counsel – Northeast Region at Bessemer Trust, a New York firm...
by Christine | Dec 2, 2014 | Asset Protection, Conservatorships, Estate Planning, Estates, Guardianships, Inheritance, Power of Attorney, Probate, Tax Planning, Trusts, Wills |
Establishing a will is a vital part of protecting your financial legacy and there is no benefit in delaying it. Here are six often-avoided questions to help you get over your fear of wills and establish one for your family. There are no silly questions when it comes...
by Christine | Dec 1, 2014 | Asset Protection, Assets, Conservatorships, Estate Plan, Estate Planning, Estates, Guardianships, Inheritance, Living Trust, Power of Attorney, Probate, Trusts, Wills |
To prevent you and your family members from enduring more stress, misery or confusion than necessary, here are five estate-planning booboos to avoid … Think you have the right ideas when it comes to your estate? You may want to watch out for some common...