Start Planning Early

It is important for all of us to acknowledge the inevitability and finality of death and to make plans accordingly. These plans affect your loved ones, so you should involve them in the planning process. It is best to do this well in advance of perceiving an impending need for the plans. If you are […]

Other Methods to Preserve Your Estate

Other Methods to Preserve Your Estate Updated: February 16, 2024. Payable/Transfer on Death Accounts Transfer on Death Deeds Homestead Protection Property and assets inherited after your death goes through the probate court if they are included in your will or if you die without one. Avoiding the probate process will save time and money on […]

Financial Power of Attorney

Financial Power of Attorney Updated: February 19, 2024 Types of Power of Attorney Choosing an Agent Choosing Powers to Assign Your Agent Creating a Power of Attorney Changing or Revoking a Power of Attorney At some point people with a chronic disease or terminal illness may become incapable of making or unwilling to make important […]

Joint Ownership

Joint Ownership Updated: February 15, 2024 Joint Ownership with The Rights of Survivorship Joint Ownership without The Rights of Survivorship Joint ownership is a way to make it easier for individuals to enter the property market by sharing the purchase. Joint property is any property or asset owned by two or more people. Examples: you […]

Charitable Trusts

Charitable Trusts Updated: February 12, 2024 Charitable Remainder Trust Charitable Lead Trust Giving to charity can feel rewarding and benefits good causes. For the most part, we give gifts while we are alive and receive benefits on our income taxes. Charitable gifts can also be used to reduce estate and capital gains taxes if you […]

Special Needs Trust

Special Needs Trust Updated: February 9, 2024 Unique Features of the Special Needs Trust First-Party Special Needs Trusts Third-Party Special Needs Trusts For many with a serious disability, health insurance is a major consideration and it becomes crucial to get coverage under Medicaid for many reasons. They may need Supplemental Security Income for everyday care and living […]