Home Ownership and Medicaid Can Be Problem
Posted on December 8, 2020 by shieldsandboris
Many people work hard to acquire real estate and then later find that that real estate makes them ineligible for Medicaid to help pay for nursing home or in-home, long-term care.
Stretch Out IRA Distributions, Even Without ‘Stretch’ IRA
Posted on November 30, 2020 by shieldsandboris
The SECURE Act killed the stretch IRA but instead of mourning, advisors can help clients make up the loss.
How Do Joint Accounts and Beneficiary Designations Work in Estate Planning?
Posted on November 29, 2020 by shieldsandboris
Remember that a will goes through probate, so a husband and wife typically try to avoid it by using joint ownership or beneficiary designations. However, they’re often mistaken by believing the will still controls their estate.
The Biggest Mistake in Trusts: Funding
Posted on November 28, 2020 by shieldsandboris
Your real estate holdings, life insurance, bank accounts and retirement savings won’t magically flow into your trust.