Long-term medical care is expensive, and there is no indication that trend will reverse itself anytime soon. That means you need to be proactive in considering the implications of long-term medical care costs when approaching comprehensive estate planning. Many people find themselves falling short of the funds needed to pay…
Lawyers for AARP recently took the unprecedented step of filing a lawsuit against a California nursing home chain claiming the defendant violates the civil rights of patients by evicting them without due cause. The group filed their suit on behalf of an 83-year old woman with alzheimers who became separated…
According to the Congressional Budget Office (CBO), the proposed GOP tax bill would strip an estimated $136 billion from mandatory spending in 2018, including $25 billion in Medicare cuts if Congress does not find away to offset the cuts. Under the so-called pay-go law, Medicare can only be cut a…
According to a recent report by CNBC, Medicare Part B premiums are expected to rise for millions of seniors across the country in 2018, putting even more financial strain on elders trying to enjoy their golden years while living on fixed incomes. The increased costs means many seniors should prepare…
It is difficult to turn on the news today without hearing tragic stories of how the opioid crisis that has swept the United States impacts families and communities. While many of the unfortunate effects of addiction can easily be seen, there are more unintended consequences that need to be taken…
In the first part of this post, we covered the initial basics in setting up a trust. Determining your purpose for creating the trust is certainly one of the most important steps, as are determining which individuals will be involved in the trust and how you want to go about…
It is no secret that we live in an increasingly globalized world. That means it is becoming more and more common for individuals to find themselves abroad for any number of reasons that may include work, family, retirement, or even simply a desire to travel extensively. Whatever the reason for…
An often-overlooked part of estate planning is social security. We often hear that social security is not enough for an individual to live on during retirement, especially given that people are living longer lives and often require additional medical care when reaching an advanced age. However, social security can actually…
A recent study by the UCLA Fielding School of Public Health suggests the number of Americans suffering from Alzheimer’s or other cognitive impairments could more than double by 2060. Currently, an estimated 6 million Americans suffer from the disease and if the study holds to be true, that number could…
With so many different options available when it comes to creating a comprehensive estate plan, it can be difficult to choose the ones that are right for you. More and more often, individuals choose to utilize trusts as a way to preserve assets and ensure that as many assets as…