Is Transferring House to Children a Good Idea?
December 8, 2020
Adding an adult child to your house deed, or giving them the home outright, might seem like a smart thing to do. It usually isn’t.
Did Samsung’s Chairman Have an Estate Plan for his $20.7 Billion Fortune?
November 16, 2020
The heirs of Samsung Electronics Co. Chairman Lee Kun-hee, who died Sunday, could face billions of dollars in inheritance taxes. However, that doesn’t necessarily mean they’ll have to cede control over the group by selling shares.
Does Your Estate Plan Include Digital Property Protection?
October 20, 2020
It’s difficult to go a few hours without interacting with a digital account. Whether that is email, online banking or social media, many daily tasks involve digital informational storage.
How to Keep Track of Mom’s Healthcare Information if She Gets Sick or Injured
October 8, 2020
Build your own medical emergency packet.
How Do I Keep My Assets from the Nursing Home?
September 28, 2020
Nursing homes are expensive with an average cost in the United States of $7,698 per month (2020 average). Most people cannot afford this expense, but they are in desperate need of the services provided by nursing homes (long-term care facilities).
How Do I Find a Great Elder Law Attorney?
September 17, 2020
Finding and elder law attorney is as easy as googling, “elder law attorney near me.” Anyone can find an elderly law attorney but finding the right one is where things get a tad difficult. If you want your elder law case to be in the right hands, then you might have to do a bit of digging.
Two Words Could Undo Your Entire Estate Plan
September 2, 2020
’Per stirpes’ vs. ‘per capita.’ Making the wrong choice could cause an estate planning disaster.
What Happens If Power of Attorney Documents are Rejected?
August 3, 2020
The possibility that a power of attorney might be rejected may be one reason not to simply pull a form off the internet and hope it will be accepted.
Should I Give My Kid the House Now or Leave It to Him in My Will?
July 10, 2020
Adding an adult child to your house deed, or giving them the home outright, might seem like a smart thing to do. It usually isn’t.