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Planning for Retirement with a Special Needs Child

September 6, 2024
Planning for retirement when you have a child with special needs is difficult. However, you can overcome this challenge with thorough, strategic estate planning.
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Am I Obligated to Pay My Deceased Parent’s Medical Debts?

September 4, 2024
Some states have filial responsibility laws that let creditors turn to adult children for payment of their parents' medical bills.
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How Should Divorcing Couples Deal with Estate Planning?

September 3, 2024
Estate planning and divorce are intricate processes, each filled with legal nuances and detailed accounting (to say nothing of the emotions involved).
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The Importance of Preparing for Long-Term Care

September 2, 2024
An elderly woman with dementia lives in squalor, lacking the family or money to get the help she needs. Avoid this by planning for long-term skilled nursing care sooner rather than later.
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Your College Student Needs a Power of Attorney for Finance

August 31, 2024
For some students, next semester means starting college, which may include leaving home for the first time.
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What Is a Land Trust?

August 29, 2024
Land trusts are key tools to protect your privacy and control your property. Learn how you can leverage a land trust in your own estate planning.
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Top Estate Planning Mistakes Can Easily Be Avoided

August 27, 2024
Given the massive $84 trillion wealth transfer already underway, it’s best to know all the details before making any big financial legacy moves.
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Do You Need a Medicaid Asset Protection Trust?

August 26, 2024
A Medicaid asset protection trust can help ensure your protected assets go to your beneficiaries rather than your long-term care, but it has to be set up properly.
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Preventing Financial Elder Abuse from Family Caregivers

August 25, 2024
Preventing elder financial abuse is vital to the well-being of elderly loved ones. Learn how estate planning can safeguard against elder abuse.
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Naming Guardians for Minor Children Is a Priority for Parents

August 23, 2024
Choosing the right guardians for minor children is a key estate planning decision. Discuss guardianship with an estate planning attorney to ensure that someone raises your children as you wish.
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