Estate Planning
Do I Assume My Parents’ Timeshare when They Die?
Can an owner of a timeshare will the timeshare back to the timeshare corporation and does the corporation have to accept it?
February 8, 2021
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Estate Planning
What to Do First when Spouse Dies
After a loved one dies, their affairs need to be set in order. You might find yourself planning a funeral, paying bills and closing accounts. The list of things you need to do after someone dies can seem endless, especially during a time when you are also grieving.
February 7, 2021
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Elder Law
What Steps to Take when Diagnosed with Alzheimer’s
Obviously, the first step is to work with your doctor to slow the progression. However, there are legal steps you need to take as quickly as possible.
February 6, 2021
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Estate Planning
What States Make You Pay an Inheritance Tax?
As if losing a loved one weren’t hard enough, you might also have to add ‘death tax’ on the property that you receive from the estate—depending on where you live—in addition to all the other costs of death.
February 5, 2021
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Estate Planning
How do I Settle an Estate if I’m Named Executor?
Usually when asked to be the executor of a family member’s estate, the person feels honored and trusted. It’s a big responsibility, since the executor will be tasked with carrying out a loved one’s final wishes.
February 4, 2021
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Elder Law
What Do I Need to Know as a Caregiver for the Elderly?
Many people transitioning into an elderly life start to require assistance in their everyday lives, especially if they suffer from a chronic or end-of-life medical condition. They need help for tasks, including bathing and eating.
January 29, 2021
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News
What are Most Common Side Effects of COVID-19 Vaccines?
While it may take a while for production to ramp up to the point where a vaccine is readily available to the general public, health experts say there is one thing that’s critical for people to understand before they roll up their sleeves for the shots: The vaccines may cause side effects.
January 28, 2021
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Estate Planning
Will Vietnam Vets with Serious Illnesses Get Presumptive Benefit Status in the Defense Budget Bill?
After years of fighting with federal officials, Vietnam veterans suffering from bladder cancer, Parkinsonism or hypothyroidism would be granted presumptive benefits status under language included in the final version of the annual defense authorization bill unveiled Wednesday.
January 27, 2021
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Estate Planning
SECURE Act has Changed Special Needs Planning
An applicable multi-beneficiary trust can solve some–but not all–of the challenges that the new act presents.
January 26, 2021
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Elder Law
What Kind of Estate Planning Mistakes Do People Make?
Many people plan their estates diligently, with input from legal, tax and financial professionals. Others plan earnestly but make mistakes that can potentially affect both the transfer and destiny of family wealth.
January 25, 2021
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