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Are Long Term Care Benefits Available to Veterans?

Posted on January 16, 2020

The benefits available to veterans can be complicated to understand, but often provide critical services to veterans in need. Many veterans find themselves needing help with the cost of long term care. Long-term care can include a variety of things, ranging from managing an illness to assistance with performing everyday tasks. It can...

How to Select the Right Nursing Home Facility

Posted on December 19, 2019

Whether you are trying to make a decision for yourself or a loved one, selecting the right nursing home facility is a big decision. There is a wide range of options to consider. A facility will not be right for everyone. Take the time to research nursing homes and evaluate what each facility...

What Happens When an Estate Is Closed?

Posted on December 16, 2019

The administration of an estate can be a lengthy and sometimes frustrating process. The personal representative of the estate is tasked with its administration, and the job duties are extensive. To administer the estate, the personal representative must: Gather and protect all assets Take inventory of the assets

Should You Specify Your Desired Funeral Arrangements in Your Will?

Posted on December 11, 2019

Some people have a very specific idea of how they want their funeral to be arranged. Some may be elaborate and large celebrations of life, others may be low key, intimate affairs. Regardless of the style you have settled on, you will want to make it clear to your loved ones as to how...

How Can You Protect an Heir’s Inheritance from His or Her Spouse?

Posted on November 18, 2019

Whether you fear that your child has married someone unreliable or you have faced the reality that around half of all marriages end in divorce, there can be a number of reasons why you would worry about leaving an inheritance to your child that would end up in the hands of a spouse who...

What Are the Most Common Estate Planning Mistakes to Avoid?

Posted on November 13, 2019

Putting an estate plan in place is so important. One of the most common estate planning mistakes is not having an estate plan at all. That being said, a properly drafted estate plan is critical to best serving you and your loved ones. Mistakes in the drafting of an estate plan can have serious...

Why Would You Want to Avoid Probate?

Posted on November 8, 2019

You may have heard many negative sentiments about the probate process. However, many people do not actually understand the specifics about why people try to avoid probate. Proper planning ahead of time can help ensure that your estate will not need to go through probate at all or will, at least, substantially avoid...

Choosing an Executor

Posted on October 15, 2019

Choosing an executor is one of several important decisions you will need to make during the estate planning process. It may be easy just to pick one of your kids or another family member to take on this role, which is fine in some cases, but there several considerations to keep in mind before...

What to Include in Your Will

Posted on October 10, 2019

A will is a legal tool that allows you to provide directions as to how you want your personal assets distributed when you die. This is what many people think of when a will comes to mind, but it can do so much more. There are several other provisions you can include in...

What to Consider in Choosing a Guardian for your Children

Posted on October 7, 2019

If you are the parent of a minor child, one of the most important estate planning decisions you will make is choosing a guardian. The guardian you choose will take over the enormous task of caring for your children should you pass away or become incapacitated. While the possibility of this happening is heart-wrenching,...