One aspect of managing a loved one’s final affairs that most people aren’t familiar with is how to handle their last Social Security retirement benefits check. Surviving family members often incorrectly assume that the estate is entitled to keep the beneficiary’s final payment or that it can be spent on things like...
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Food, Family & Holidays: Shipyard Galley Spotlight
Article as posted by South Coast Almanac.
Our sponsor Surprenant & Beneski, P.C. is all about community. They asked us to feature some of their favorite local restaurants during the holidays because they know this time of year is all about family and food (and because this year, more than...
AARP Article: 10 Tips for Caregivers During the Holidays
Feeling stressed? Reset your expectations and enjoy the little moments
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by Amy Goyer
For some family caregivers, the holidays can be a joyful time when spirits are lighter. It feels good to care for loved ones and enjoy time together, celebrating with family traditions. But for...
MarketWatch Article: How to talk about estate planning with your family this holiday season without starting a fight
By: Nora Garvey
Taking the emotions out of death and financesAs families gather for the holidays, talking about long-term financial security and trusts may not be top of mind. Death and finances are often two of the most uncomfortable topics for families to talk...
NY Times Article: With Adult Children Home, Now’s the Time: Talk About Your Money
By John F. Wasik
Riding out the pandemic with family presents the perfect chance to lay it all out: priorities, account balances, end-of-life directives.
For far too many families, financial planning is akin to scheduling dental surgery. The prospect of pain and discomfort prompts many to...
Forbes Article: 3 Estate Planning Documents Every College Student Needs
Witten by: Catherine Schnaubelt
If you have a college-aged child, estate planning is probably the last thing on your mind. However, estate planning isn’t just for the wealthy and aging. It also includes provisions for while you’re still alive, and everyone can benefit from having a plan in place...
AARP Article: CDC Thanksgiving Guidance Update Urges Smaller Holiday Gatherings
Recommendations include celebrating within your household, not hosting guests
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by Michelle R. Davis
With Thanksgiving just a few weeks away, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released updated guidance around holiday celebrations and masking, urging people to limit gatherings and...
Kiplinger Article: Estate Planning Is More Important Than You Think
Estate planning ensures financial security for your loved ones if something should happen to you by protecting your hard-earned assets – such as your home, investments, retirement accounts and life insurance.
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by: Carlos Dias Jr., Wealth Adviser
An estate plan is a necessary tool that allows...
AARP Article: 10 Tips to Send Porch Pirates Packing
As the holidays collide with COVID-19, expect a surge in package theft
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by Katherine Skiba
Televisions. Golf clubs. Baby clothes. A bottle of gin. Sticky-fingered porch pirates have recently pilfered all of these, and much more.
The crooks — also called “box bandits”...
ElderLawAnswers Article: The Coronavirus Pandemic Presents Ample Reasons to Reevaluate Your Estate Plan
The coronavirus health emergency is a reminder that life is unpredictable, and it makes sense to be prepared. It may sound self-serving, but the threats to life and finances posed by the pandemic offer ample reason to reevaluate your estate plan -- or create one if you haven't already.