Once your cognitive abilities begin to decline (which can start in your early 60s), your accounts could be at risk. Here’s how to protect them.
Whether you’re a parent with a special needs child or an adult caring for an elderly or special needs loved one, understanding the benefits of a comprehensive Special Needs Plan is crucial. Careful planning ensures that the individual with special needs has clear financial security upon your death, as well as specific goals to address the needs of your child or loved one so that they can be successful in the future. From guardianship and living arrangements to managing finances and planning for adulthood, each element of a special needs plan plays a crucial role in ensuring a secure and…
Making a plan in case you become incapacitated and preparing for your eventual death can help you to protect your assets and preserve your legacy.
Today’s Social Security beneficiaries may move in and out of the workforce before fully retiring. That may trigger a rule called the retirement earnings test, which can temporarily reduce benefits.
There is a lot of confusion out there about the difference between a revocable and an irrevocable trust.
Estate planning is a crucial process for everyone. However, it becomes particularly imperative for our elderly parents. As they advance in age, creating a complete estate plan ensures that their wishes are honored, and their affairs are in order for the inevitable. This guide will walk you through the essential steps and documents involved in estate planning for aging parents, helping you to make financial and medical decisions that are aligned with their desires. Understanding the Importance of an Estate Plan for Your Elderly Parent Estate planning is not merely about distributing assets. It’s a comprehensive approach to managing an…
To make sure that your children are taken care of if something happens to you, it’s important to appoint a guardian, establish a trust and ensure there’ll be financial support.
Learn how an elder care attorney can help you create a strategy to provide asset protection and access to long-term care with Medicaid planning.
While we all hope to age gracefully, we need to prepare for the potential risks of aging as it relates to investing and financial wellbeing.
Elder law focuses on the needs of people over the age of 65. The major areas of this specialty are estate planning, long-term care planning, special needs planning, disability planning, conservatorship or guardianship and elder abuse.
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