Estate Planning & Elder Law Articles — page 31
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Choose the Right Nursing Homes in 4 Easy Steps
Choosing a nursing home for a loved one is an important decision and should be carefully considered. It is important for families to take the time to explore nursing home options and to carefully assess the nursing home… Read “Choose the Right Nursing Homes in 4 Easy Steps”
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Will Medicare Cover Long Term Care?
Most people understand that by paying into Social Security throughout their careers, they can receive health care benefits through Medicare starting at age 65. Individuals under age 65 who qualify to receive Social… Read “Will Medicare Cover Long Term Care?”
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Women Face Unique Retirement Challenges
For women, securing enough retirement income can be a daunting proposition. Generally speaking, women face two significant hurdles to overcome to achieve a comfortable flow of retirement income. One hurdle involves… Read “Women Face Unique Retirement Challenges”
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Aging Better with Innovative Technologies
The silver tsunami of Americans has inspired the technology industry. There are continuous developments and implementations of inventive digital Internet of Things (IoT) solutions that transform the lives of aging… Read “Aging Better with Innovative Technologies”
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6 Things to Consider in Retirement Planning
Most people dream of the day they can retire. The problem is that many do not move beyond dreaming to planning. Planning can be done no matter what your age, but experts encourage people to start as early as possible… Read “6 Things to Consider in Retirement Planning”
- Six Essential Tips for Effectively Planning Your Estate “Live not as though there were a thousand years ahead of you. Fate is at your elbow; make yourself good while life and power are still yours.” ~ Marcus Aurelius Drafting a Last Will and Testament, in addition to… Read “Six Essential Tips for Effectively Planning Your Estate”
- What is “Funding” a Trust? Many people have heard of properly “funding” their trusts. What does this mean? When I speak to clients I give an analogy about what a trust is. I tell them that a trust is like a big suitcase. If you go on vacation and… Read “What is “Funding” a Trust?”
- Tips on How to Fix an Outdated Irrevocable Trust Trusts have been used for decades as an effective estate planning tool to avoid the cost and hassle of probate and ensure your assets are properly managed for the benefit of your beneficiaries. There are a myriad of… Read “Tips on How to Fix an Outdated Irrevocable Trust”
- If You are a New Parent, You Need an Estate Plan The birth of a child is an incredible, joyous moment in the lives of most parents. It is also an inflection point allowing you to take stock of your estate and plan properly to protect your spouse and your newborn… Read “If You are a New Parent, You Need an Estate Plan”
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Steps on How to Establish a Revocable Living Trust in Missouri
One of the primary benefits of creating an estate plan is taking a level of control over your future and how your assets will be distributed to your loved ones. An effective estate planning strategy for creating this… Read “Steps on How to Establish a Revocable Living Trust in Missouri”