Most older adults qualify for Medicare when they retire. Both employment history and marriage can help people qualify for Medicaid coverage later in life. Retired adults can usually count on Medicare benefits to cover basic medical needs, including emergency medical...
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What should your estate plan include?
When preparing for our future with estate planning, the first question we ask ourselves is “What should I include in my plan?” However, there is no one fixed way to create an estate plan. Each person’s situation is different and would require estate planning tools...
What does it mean to die intestate?
Dying intestate refers to passing away without a valid will or estate plan. This situation has specific legal implications for the distribution of assets, guided by the state's intestacy laws. Understanding these rules can help ensure that your assets are distributed...
A trust can fortify your estate plan
All the assets you worked hard to accumulate throughout your lifetime make up your estate. Your estate is the legacy you leave behind. Of course, you would like to protect your legacy from creditors and mismanagement. Estate planning can help you do that, but you may...
5 reasons parents might need to get an estate planning attorney
As a parent, you're constantly concerned about the well-being of your children, no matter their age. Naturally, you want to provide for them and ensure their success long after you're gone. You also want to make sure that your wishes for their care are respected and...
Military survivor benefits and your estate plan
If you’re a current or retired member of the military who’s preparing to put your estate plan in place, you may be wondering if there are things you need to do differently than a civilian would. Estate planning is typically the same process for service members as for...
Heirs and beneficiaries aren’t the same
If you’ve started doing some research about estate planning, you’re likely to see a lot of terminology with which you’re unfamiliar or that’s somewhat confusing. Two terms that people often use interchangeably but mean two different things are “heirs” and...
What are the responsibilities of a trustee?
There are multiple steps involved in establishing a trust. If you plan to include this option in your estate plan, consider assessing your situation first. You may face significant decisions concerning the trust, such as who can be your trustee. Some might already...
Estate planning challenges for blended families
A blended family presents a unique set of estate planning challenges not commonly encountered in traditional nuclear families. It’s always complicated to think about how your assets will be distributed after your death, but the intricacies multiply when stepchildren,...
Estate planning considerations for single parents
With the entire burden of caring for your family resting on your shoulders as a single parent, it’s crucial to have a comprehensive estate plan to ensure that your children will be looked after. Your estate plan will likely be more than just a basic document....