by Christine | Jan 14, 2016 | Advanced Health Care Directive, Elder Law, Estate Planning |
Like any other large organization, the VA requires a high degree of self-advocacy to ensure that veterans get the benefits they are due. This is not always fair nor easy for veterans or their spouses. The benefits that most veterans are concerned with are known as...
by Christine | Jan 9, 2016 | Charitable Giving, College Planning, Estate Planning, Gift |
Even though 2015 just ended, consider some of these money matters, which could provide you with a fiscal advantage for 2016! While some of these tasks may be considered end-of-year financial tasks, it always good to keep them in mind during the year too. US News...
by Christine | Jan 8, 2016 | Estate Planning, Trustee |
Selecting the right trustee to execute your plans is just about the most critical decisions you can make—maybe even as important as the terms of the trust itself. Incorporating trusts in your estate planning provides more options for you and your heirs. But the same...
by Christine | Jan 6, 2016 | Elder Law, Estate Planning |
We don't like to devote time to preparing our will and other estate planning documents because it's just not a lot of fun. But think about doing the necessary planning as writing a love letter to your family. It tells them that you cared enough and did not...
by Christine | Jan 5, 2016 | Estate Planning |
Financial planners are often asked about basic estate planning documents, and they understand how important these documents are for you and your heirs. Financial planners who help families build and manage assets are often asked what documents are needed in an estate...
by Christine | Jan 5, 2016 | Alzheimer's, Caregivers & Caregiving, Dementia, Elder Law, Estate Planning |
The stresses placed on family members when a parent suffers from Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia is considerable, but when there is only one child to shoulder the burden, it can be devastating financially and emotionally. Only a few states offer support...
