According to a 2021 Wills and Estate Planning Study of 2,400 Americans by Caring.com with YouGov, Americans aged fifty-five and older who have prepared a will have decreased from 60 to 44 percent
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Most older adults consider estate planning to be essential. Yet, nearly half of Americans age 55 or more do not have a will, and even fewer have designated powers of attorney, a living
A proper estate plan ensures that your assets, interests, and loved ones are safeguarded after your death. Sadly, many individuals make costly mistakes without proper advice and guidance from a qualified estate planning
For estate planning, special needs children present a unique challenge. Optimizing your estate to use, enhance, and enrich assets for your special needs child while maintaining their enrollment in public benefits programs requires
During the time he waited for his Texas house to close, Michael was enjoying his stay in Florida. Unfortunately, he took a bad fall and ended up in a Florida hospital. He had
People who care for both their children and aging parents simultaneously are referred to as part of the sandwich generation. Although generation is part of the phrase, it does not refer to people
Car crashes, incidents and fatalities are an unfortunate reality in our increasingly hectic and fast paced world. According to the CDC, about three million people in the US are injured every year in
When a loved one dies, their money and property has to be distributed to the appropriate people according to the will, or the state’s laws if a will is not in place. Even
The legal term “guardian” refers to someone who cares for another individual, often a minor child, who needs special protection for a variety of reasons. Although parents of a minor child can name
In the event that your beneficiary is no longer alive, what happens to your inheritance? You may be wondering whether if you leave property to your brother Jim, but he dies before you,
