Between utility bills, Netflix and Spotify subscriptions, and automatic services, many people have more recurring payments than they realize. But what happens to those services when a loved one passes away? When you’re already processing grief and coming to terms with a loved one’s death, it can be a challenge to deal with loose ends … Continue reading Bills and Services to Cancel When a Loved One Dies
Category: Elder Law
Protecting Your Assets When Entering a Nursing Home
There are few things in older age that place your hard-earned assets at risk, like entering a nursing care facility. The National Council on Aging estimates that a nursing home can cost about $7,900 per month, or nearly $96,000 annually. No matter the size of your estate, paying for nursing home costs can reduce your estate’s value … Continue reading Protecting Your Assets When Entering a Nursing Home
Estate Planning Strategies at 35 vs. 65
While we used to think that Estate Planning was only for the wealthy wealthy, it isn’t. Anyone with a family, retirement investments, or specific ideas about how they want their assets allocated needs an estate plan. Furthermore, estate planning involves more than your money and property. It allows you to assign someone you trust to … Continue reading Estate Planning Strategies at 35 vs. 65
Why You Should Avoid DIY Estate Plans and Use an Attorney
At first glance, developing an estate plan may seem like a simple effort you can approach with a DIY attitude, but when you learn about what goes into one, you’ll quickly understand that it’s not as straightforward as it may initially seem. A comprehensive estate plan doesn’t just include a will but also other documents like trusts, and … Continue reading Why You Should Avoid DIY Estate Plans and Use an Attorney
Are You Ready for 2026?
You may not be thinking about Jan. 1, 2026. Any New Year’s Eve celebrations you are currently thinking about are from January 1, 2025. However, if your estate is worth $5 million or more when the first day of 2026 arrives, your estate planning should begin now. According to a recent article from Forbes, “Is 2026 An … Continue reading Are You Ready for 2026?