My mother has been in a nursing home for the past three years. When she went to the home I had control of her funds through a power of attorney and have spent almost all of about $350,000 on her care. I did also make an investment that she and I had planned before she Read more about Will Medicaid Count an Investment Gone Bad As an Asset?[…]
We accumulate a lot of stuff over a lifetime and at some point – perhaps due to death, divorce, debt, or downsizing – we need to get rid of it. An estate sale is one way to dispose of possessions that you no longer want or need. There are many companies that help families sell Read more about The Ins and Outs of Estate Sales[…]
Do you want to live out your last days hooked up to a ventilator or a feeding tube? Whether you want your life to be extended as long as possible or whether you want no life-sustaining measures at all, you need to make your wishes clear beforehand. Chances are you won’t be able to express Read more about To Ensure Your End-of-Life Wishes Are Honored, an Advance Directive May Not Be Enough[…]
When a person enters a nursing home, who signs the legal documents? Themselves, the wife, the children, the stepchildren? Does signing make the person financially responsible for the nursing home costs? If possible, the resident should sign the agreement him- or herself. If the resident is incapacitated, someone else may sign the agreement. Whether this Read more about Am I Financially Liable If I Sign a Nursing Home Agreement for Someone Else?[…]
Planning one’s estate may seem like a daunting endeavor, but it definitely is an endeavor that invaluably saves time and money for your loved ones when settling your Estate. A qualified estate planning attorney is one of the important persons to turn to at moments like these. The attorney you hire must understand your needs. Read more about Questions to Ask Your Estate Planning Attorney[…]
At some point in their lifetime, most Americans will need an attorney for one reason or another — to assist with the purchase of a home, consultation for a new business, or advice regarding the myriad of complicated tax laws. But as we mature, there is a whole new set of legal matters that most Read more about Just What Is an Elder Law Attorney or Lawyer?[…]
Please join Mindy this Sunday, March 8, at the Potomac United Methodist Church Seniors’ Forum. She will be speaking about the seven costly mistakes that families make in their estate plans. The event begins at 11:30 a.m. You don’t want to miss it!
2015 is the year when big changes can be expected in Estate Planning. The Green Book of 2014 already outlined certain proposals that give a clue as to what 2015 might hold for Estate Planning. Here’s a look at the estate planning changes for 2015 – • 2009 Rules Applicable for GST, Gift and Estate Read more about Estate Planning Changes for 2015[…]