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How Medicare B Can Help Defray Medical Costs
If you're 65 years of age or older, and are a U.S. citizen or a legal permanent resident who has been here for five consecutive...
No Children but Lots of Cousins? Who Inherits without a Will?
Here's an issue that sometimes occurs in the administration of an estate: A person dies without a spouse or children. The individual's nearest family members...
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Can Creditors Go After Non-Probate Assets?
When someone dies, one of the first questions that close relatives usually have is whether they...
Concerned about Fido’s Care? Consider a Pet Trust
Pets are often considered family members, yet many owners don't plan for their future in...
There May Be Hidden Tax Deductions in Your Retirement Community Fees
You or someone you love may be ready for a retirement community living arrangement, which...
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How to Use a Prenuptial Agreement as an Estate Planning Tool
Prenuptial agreements and domestic law vary from one state to another but nearly every state has...
Consider These Assisted Living Costs
In recent years, assisted living facilities have become a popular option for elderly people who don't...
Two Charitable Trusts that Provide Dual Benefits
Two popular charitable giving vehicles are charitable remainder trusts (CRTs) and charitable lead trusts (CLTs). They...
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Appeal Questionable Social Security Administration Decisions
Are you interested in appealing a decision made by the Social Security Administration (SSA)? You have the right, but certain steps must be followed.
Is it worth...
Plan Now So Guardianship is Not Necessary
Here's a scenario that some family members sadly face: They contact their estate planning attorney to explain that an elderly relative is no longer able...
Will Pass-Through Entities Still Be Beneficial under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act?
Will pass-through entities still be popular under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA)? The tax rules for pass-through entities, including S corporations, limited liability...
Ask the Attorney: Can I store my estate planning documents in a safe deposit...
I would feel better about placing my original estate planning documents in a safe deposit box. Will this be a problem?
If you’re the sole,...
What You Should Know About Transferring Investment Property to a Trust
Suppose you own real estate properties for investment purposes. Further assume that you would like to achieve the following:
1. You no longer want to manage...
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7 Estate Planning Questions to Ask When Marrying Late in Life
Although senior citizens are aging, their hearts remain young. Marrying later in life to establish companionship is a route that many people take. For many...
Have You Updated Your Beneficiary Designations?
Regardless of your income or net worth, there's one estate planning move you should probably make right now: Check the beneficiary designations for your life...
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The New Legal Rights of Your Beneficiaries: Should These Be Drafted Out of Your...
In keeping with uniform trust law, Illinois has joined 34 other states in adopting its own version of the Uniform Trust Code known as the Illinois Trust Code (ITC), effective January 1, 2020.
Provisions in...
Could Your Beneficiaries Make the Cut? The SECURE Act’s Eligible Designated Beneficiary
Ushering in the new 10 Year Rule, the SECURE Act has changed the way inherited retirement accounts are now distributed. That is, to everyone but a select group. The Act has created a new...
Your Quick Guide: What to Do About the SECURE Act and Your Estate Plan
On December 20, 2019, President Trump signed the Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement Act (SECURE Act), effective January 1, 2020. This law is the most impactful legislation affecting retirement accounts in decades....
How the SECURE Act Will Affect You and the Beneficiaries of Your Retirement Accounts
On December 20, 2019, President Trump signed the Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement Act (SECURE Act). The SECURE Act, which is effective January 1, 2020. The Act is the most impactful legislation...
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT MEDICAID PLANNING
You’re active and in relatively good health. You’re finally enjoying the things you now have time to do as a retiree – or looking forward to those days coming soon. The last thing you...
Don’t Send Your Student to College Without These 3 Things
Accidental injury is the leading cause of death for adults between ages 18 to 24 with over a quarter million being hospitalized yearly for non-lethal injuries. Not a statistic that parents – who are...
The Conversations You Must Have Now About Your Health Care Decisions
Selecting a trust-worthy agent who will ultimately be the decision-making authority for your medical care if something happens to you is an important decision. The goal is for your agent to make decisions in...
Understand the Basics of Estate Planning
For many people, mapping out an estate plan is something they intend to think about later. But too often, later never comes.
The reasons for not dealing with estate planning now may include not wanting to confront your...
How Will You Handle Your Digital Estate? (And, yes, you do have one.)
Some assets don’t necessarily fit into our traditional approach to estate planning. We know how to account for bank accounts and real property. But hundreds of dollars’ worth of frequent flyer miles or credit...
Do You Know What the “Other Hand” is Doing in Handling Your Estate?
You manage most of the bill payments and banking. Your spouse covers the insurance and investment accounts.
It’s a common practice in many married households to split household responsibilities. Usually a partner’s skills or knowledge...