Category: Estate Planning

The Medicaid Program: Looking Back Without Penalties

Long-term care is something most of us will have to consider at some point in our lives, so planning is essential. While we cannot predict the timing or level of care, we can take steps to prepare for an unexpected medical and financial crisis to help reduce the stress on

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Maximize Harmony Among Heirs by Structuring Your Estate Plan

There may be disagreements among your heirs, including minor and adult children, regarding family circumstances, especially regarding inherited estates. Relationships can change and intensify when you die, with underlying issues that bubble to the surface, creating tensions over your estate and possibly tearing your family apart. Even if your children

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Getting to Know Creditor Rights and Probate

By avoiding probate through legal methods, you can save taxes, keep your estate out of public view, and avoid needing court approval every step of the way. It can save you time, frustration, and in many cases, significant attorney and court fees. Your personal representative sometimes referred to as an

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How Powers of Attorney (POA) Work

A Power of Attorney (POA) document should be part of your estate planning process. All states recognize powers of attorney, but rules and requirements will differ from state to state. The document gives one or more individuals the legal authority to act as your agent or proxy on your behalf.

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