Change of Mission: Maximizing & Understanding VA Benefits
It’s important to understand the Veterans Administration benefits available to you, including VA Pension and Aid & Attendance.
Understanding Irrevocable Trusts: Protecting Your Home and Assets in an Evolving Legal Landscape
Before you decide to put your home in an irrevocable trust, it is important to have a basic understanding of what you are doing and why.
Organize Your Important Papers and Get Personal and Financial Affairs in Order
The first step in getting your affairs in order is to gather up all your important personal, financial and legal information, so you can arrange it in a format that will benefit you now and your loved ones later.
Spring Cleaning Guide: Why Your Estate Plan Needs an Annual Polish
To keep your estate plans current, here’s what to review this spring regarding wills, trusts, beneficiaries, powers of attorney and funeral wishes.
National Health Care Decisions Day Inspires Vital Conversations
National Healthcare Decisions Day is April 16th. Take this opportunity to talk with your loved ones about your healthcare wishes.
What are the Causes and Risk Factors of Parkinson’s Disease?
There are several known causes of Parkinson’s disease (PD). This condition is associated with decreased amounts of dopamine in a small area of the brain called the substantia nigra and in its projections to the basal ganglia (deep nuclei inside the brain).
The Essential Power of Attorney Guide: Protecting Your Legacy in Texas
The person signing the power of attorney, which gives someone else the authority to act for them, is called the ‘principal’ and the person who is given the power to act for you is called your ‘agent.’
Estate Planning for the Parkinson’s Community: A Step-by-Step Guide
Living with Parkinson’s disease (PD) brings unique challenges – not only in managing health, but also in planning for the future. Effective estate planning is not just about preserving wealth and reducing taxes; it’s about peace of mind, protecting your loved ones, and ensuring your wishes are carried out. For those impacted by Parkinson’s disease, […]
The “Second Marriage Tightrope”: Balancing Your Spouse & Your Children in Your Estate Plan
Married people in second marriages with prior children often have to balance the future well-being of their spouse with that of their own children.
Beyond the Will: Is a Living Trust the Secret to a Seamless Legacy?
I was told that unlike wills, a trust doesn’t require probate and is not taxable. My main asset is a house that I want to pass on to my son. Would a living trust help?
