Americans will continue to experience inflationary highs well into 2023 and beyond without significant course corrections. Bankrate’s Third-Quarter Economic Indicator poll projects inflation will be more significant than previous expectations over the coming twelve to eighteen months. Even in the best…
The percentage of Americans who have a will is about 33 percent, although more than 50 percent find estate planning important. caring.com Those individuals with a will may have moved to a different state or forgot to update their will…
Your assets, your wishes, and the people you love are important to protect regardless of gender identity or sexual orientation. Estate planning allows you to designate your partner, whether you are married or not, as the person who can make…
Dealing with the death of a loved one and receiving an inheritance is an emotional time. The loss of a loved one is sad but the influx of funds can bring joy or relief. It can be hard to think…
The probate process occurs after someone passes away. Probate can be lengthy, complex, and expensive, but good estate planning can mitigate unwanted risks by anticipating and preventing problems before they arise. Sound estate planning can make the probate process run…
The succession and estate planning of farm and ranch real estate, livestock, and equipment present unique challenges. There is a common misconception that federal estate taxes threaten farm or ranch property, preventing assets from getting to rightful heirs. Over the…
When the time comes to plan for your future both medically and financially you may begin to wonder what estate planning and elder law are and how they compare to one another. Estate planning and elder law have some similarities…
Many US seniors today are struggling with financial insecurity due to the inflationary pressures they are being faced with. Aside from cutting back on unnecessary expenses, many retirees or near-retirement individuals should look to existing government programs to possibly qualify…
It is common that as our parents age they will lose their ability to make informed decisions regarding their lives. This growing inability may occur due to Alzheimer’s disease, other forms of dementia, mental illness, stroke, brain injury, or other…
If you are looking to minimize or avoid probate altogether an estate planning attorney can help. Probate proceedings are part of the public record and can be very time-consuming and expensive. However, in nearly every case, some probate is necessary,…