While you may expect to avoid the hassles of probate after your death by giving your home to your son or daughter, there often turns out to be many pitfalls that could potentially put you and your heirs through significant hardships. In this second installment of...
As a partner in a growing business, having a buy-sell agreement in place is a top priority in case you or your partner should pass away. As an exit strategy, it not only protects your business from uncertainty on how to carry on after the death of an essential company...
With older Americans being most at risk from the COVID-19, the response is highlighting issues of ageism in the United States. According to experts, ageism is evident in the lack of protective equipment allocated to nursing homes. Experts on aging say the medical...
The coronavirus relief bill includes a stimulus payment, but Medicaid recipients are wondering how it will affect them. Because the payment is not income, it should not count against a Medicaid recipient’s eligibility. The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic...
The $2 trillion economic relief package that Congress passed to help Americans deal with the devastating financial impact of the coronavirus pandemic contains some provisions that affect seniors. In addition to authorizing direct payments to most Americans, including...
Congratulations! You were just appointed to be a trustee / beneficiary. Don’t be overwhelmed, or confused. You may ask, “what is a trust?”. Another term that has been popularized that you may recognize, “trust fund” it’s an...