A recent survey finds that 55 percent of adult children say they are not financially prepared to help their Baby Boomer parents cope with rising inflation and living expenses.
DetailsAccumulated frequent flier miles can be valuable assets, but what happens to those miles after somene dies? Can a spouse or other heirs inherit them, or do the miles simply evaporate like a contrail?
DetailsIt was a blustery day on Sunday, October 3rd when we gathered to participate in the annual Walk to End Alzheimer’s. Thanks to our clients, colleagues, friends and staff for being part of our efforts on behalf of the 2022 Walk to End Alzheimer’s. If you missed it, look for our activity next year.…
DetailsWhen you put your assets in a MAPT, Medicaid will not count the money in the trust toward its resource limit.
DetailsYou may have heard of the terms “springing” and “non-springing” power of attorney and wonder what they mean.
DetailsIf your loved one is entering a nursing home, you may worry whether you could be liable for their care.
DetailsA life estate often comes up in discussions of estate and Medicaid planning. It is a form of joint ownership that allows one person to remain in a house until his or her death, when it passes to the other owner.
DetailsIn many cases, you would tell your beneficiaries that you have made a trust for them. However, this is not always desirable – and this is where a “quiet” trust may be helpful.
DetailsIf you have ever been admitted to the hospital, you have likely been asked to sign a health care proxy form.
DetailsUnfortunately, neither health insurance nor Medicare covers long-term care. Medicaid could become your only option, so do what you can to plan ahead.
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