Warnings About Dementia Supplement Scams
October 22, 2019
The vast majority of the “fountain of youth” products that make bold claims about warding off dementia are at best placebos and rip-offs.
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How Will New Legislation Update SSI?
October 21, 2019
Lawmakers in the U.S. House of Representatives are looking to significantly increase that ceiling, with a bill introduced this month that would raise SSI’s asset limit to $10,000 for an individual and $20,000 for couples.
Two-Thirds of Americans Have No Estate Planning
October 17, 2019
Seventy-seven percent of respondents in a recent survey said estate and legacy strategies were important for everyone, not just wealthy individuals, yet only 24% said they had taken the basic step of designating beneficiaries for all of their accounts.
Can You Make a Temporary Change to a Will?
October 8, 2019
I admit that this question stumped me. It was not so much because of what you are asking, but rather why you are asking it in the first place. I’ve tried to come up with a scenario why someone would want to change their will temporarily, but I have come up blank.
Ignoring Beneficiary Designations Is a Risky Business
October 7, 2019
We are programmed to contribute the “max” to our retirement accounts, but we disregard, or do not understand, the pitfalls of improperly filled-out beneficiary forms.
Do It Yourself Estate Planning Can Lead to Bad Outcomes
October 6, 2019
Thanks to the Internet, everyone has the ability to draft wills, trusts, and a variety of other legal documents. Many documents can be produced for less than $100, requiring only a few mouse clicks and filled-in blanks.
New Parent Estate Planning
October 3, 2019
There’s a lot of prep work to complete when you’re expecting a new baby. Expectant parents have a nursery to paint, strollers to buy, doctor’s appointments to attend, and nannies to hire.
So, You Need to Serve in Power of Attorney – Now What?
October 1, 2019
I have appointed my oldest son as agent using a durable power of attorney form I got on the Internet. I want to be sure he understands his responsibilities if he has to manage my money and pay my bills when I become ill.
What About Creditor Claims Against Jeffrey Epstein’s Estate?
September 30, 2019
Generally, when settling an estate, debts and expenses are paid first, charitable and spousal transfers follow, and applicable estate taxes are levied afterward.
Your Living Will and the End of Life Talk
September 23, 2019
The best way to ensure that friends and family know your wishes is to email a copy of your living will and health care power of attorney to your decision-makers and use that delivery to tell them how you feel about end of life decisions.
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