At the time of your death, the set of legal documents communicating your last wishes and how to divide your assets is called a last will and
The Importance of Setting up Proper Advance Directives
Outside Winnie’s room, Kevin stands sobbing. The medical staff just finished inserted a feeding tube into Winnie – an act Kevin knew she didn’t want.
Baby Boomer’s Are Divorcing and It Is Ruining Their Finances
Gray divorce is becoming more common for Americans 50 or older. The term gray divorce generally refers to the baby boomer generation and affects all
Why a Living Will is Important
A living will lays out your preferences for life-sustaining medical treatment. It is often accompanied by a health-care proxy or power of attorney,
Why a Living Will is Important in 2020
A living will lays out your preferences for life-sustaining medical treatment. It is often accompanied by a health-care proxy or power of attorney,
The Future of Social Security Funding is At Risk
The US Social Security Administrations funding trusts are known as the Old-Age and Survivors Insurance (OASI) Trust Fund and the Disability Insurance
Use a Personal Property Memorandum With Your Estate Plan
Family members often end up arguing over mom or dad’s favorite items when that parent dies. Arguments can take place over things like a coffee mug, a
Writing a Letter of Instruction for Your Estate Plan
Whether you are starting from scratch or have an estate plan in place a letter of instruction (LOI) is an important part of any comprehensive plan. A
What You Need to Know About Spousal Impoverishment Protections
30 years ago, Congress put in place protections for the savings of married couples using Medicaid. These protections prevent husbands and wives from