Passing away quietly at home without pain, is not a common occurrence.
Increasing the chances of achieving a peaceful death, require some careful planning as well as conversations with loved ones, according to The Wall Street Journal in “Preparing For a...
A good plan accomplishes your goals when you are gone and protects your loved ones.
Most people realize that they need an estate plan, yet the vast majority of Americans do not have one, according to the Lockport Journal in “Senior...
The time you save gathering financial information, will be appreciated in the long run.
This can really be a busy season, if you launch into spring cleaning and also gather together financial documents to do taxes, according to The Press...
Protect your assets from being mishandled.
As you prepare an estate plan, consider a look at creating trusts to protect assets through the generations, according to the Times Herald-Record in “Leaving inheritances to trusts puts you in control.”
Start planning long before a visit is needed.
Careful planning can often help patients with Alzheimer’s to be more relaxed and comfortable, if the day comes when a trip to the emergency room becomes necessary, according to The Advocate in “Alzheimer’s Q&A: What should I know before taking someone with Alzheimer’s...
Social Security options need to be approached carefully.
Many people have been known to confuse “Restricted Application” with the “Claim and Suspend” strategy and that can cause some problems, according to Forbes in “Put Thousands In Your Pocket By Taking Advantage...
Offers to leave your job with compensation are growing at a considerable rate.
The offering of early retirement has grown tremendously in the U.S. However, it is important to think the options through carefully, before making your decision, according...
It sounds financial but it isn’t. It is all about the person’s behavior in the relationship.
A fiduciary relationship is a legal relationship that includes responsibilities that can be enforced and it is important to look closely at it,...
Government regulations usually have less impact than family relations.
There are some big mistakes that farmers can make. It is best to be aware of them and avoid following in the footsteps of others, according to Ag Web in “5 Estate...
The tale might be light-hearted, but it is actually a dire position for the daughter.
Proper estate planning by Cinderella’s father could have created an entirely different outcome in that very famous fairy tale, according to The National Law Review in
