by Christine | Mar 4, 2015 | Asset Protection, Elder Law, Estate Planning, Retirement Planning |
You wouldn't play golf without a full set of clubs. Don't go into retirement without a fully equipped retirement toolbox. Retirement brings the freedom to explore a new stage of life. But for many, after years of working for others, it also means assuming...
by Christine | Mar 3, 2015 | Asset Protection, Elder Law, Estate Planning, Estates, Long Term Care, Long Term Care Insurance, Nursing Homes, Retirement Planning |
When asked about long-term care insurance, one senior said, "I've thought about it. I don't think it's worthwhile to buy at my age." She's 83. "I've thought about it but I really haven't looked into it," another woman said....
by Christine | Mar 2, 2015 | Asset Protection, Elder Law, Estate Planning, Long Term Care, Medi-Cal, Medi-Cal Long Term Care, Medicaid, Nursing Homes, Retirement Planning |
Consulting financial and tax advisers as part of planning the retirement process is essential to get the health-care piece covered. Enjoying truly golden retirement years means a lot of different things to different people, but it should include planning for long-term...
by Christine | Feb 13, 2015 | Asset Protection, Elder Law, Estate Planning, Estate Tax, Estates, Individual Retirement Accounts (IRA), Living Trust, Retirement Planning, Tax Planning, Turnover, Wills |
Here are money tasks to do this week that will help 2015 be more prosperous. Most can be done in about an hour. As reported in a Chicago News Service article titled “Got an hour? Tackle these money tasks,” a recent survey from the National Endowment for Financial...
by Christine | Feb 11, 2015 | Asset Protection, Business Succession Planning, Elder Law, Estate Planning, Probate, Retirement Planning, Tax Planning, Trusts, Wills |
Many business owners fear losing control. Before they’re willing to address exit or estate planning options, they must first be assured of complete dominion over their business. So let’s look at how to lock in ownership Are you worried about losing control of your...
by Christine | Feb 5, 2015 | Asset Protection, Blended Families, Elder Law, Estate Planning, Retirement Planning, Tax Planning, Trusts |
Couples planning to blend families often have to make financial arrangements that respect previous relationships with ex-spouses and their families. Issues range from childcare and eldercare to potentially complex matters involving businesses, investment assets and...