Elder Law Planning for Women
Elder law involves planning for the wide range of issues that could impact aging Americans, such as the high costs of health care, retirement, guardianship, and much more. Whereas estate planning focuses on what will happen when you die, elder law addresses what happens...
Common Online Schemes to Defraud Elders
The number of senior citizens continues to increase annually. With the advent of Smartphones, it has made accessing the internet even easier.
Generally...
What is the Probate Process Like?
What to do if you Suspect Elder Abuse
What Should I Look for in a Nursing Home?
People go to nursing homes for a variety of reasons – such as short-term recuperation from surgery or for long-term care, but no matter why your loved one needs to stay at a nursing home, you need to evaluate the factors that will affect your relative’s health and well-being at the facility. If...
Estate Planning Documents You Must Have
The topic of estate planning often elicits much confusion and uncertainty. Some of us have likely come to believe that only the elderly or the ultra-wealthy need an estate plan. Others recognize the importance of an estate
What is a HIPAA Authorization?
2019 Brings Significant Changes to State and Federal Veterans’ Benefits
Pay Attention to Your State Estate Tax Exemption
One of the advantages afforded to taxpayers in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) is the increase in the federal estate tax exemption. The TCJA increased the federal estate tax exemption. It also indexed it for future inflation. In 2019, the federal estate tax exemption for individuals is $11.4 million...
Understanding AB Trusts
An AB trust is a joint trust created by a married couple with the goal of minimizing estate taxes. AB trusts are unique in that the trust will divide into two when the first spouse passes away. Assets from both spouses will be...