Guardianship for an Aging Parent: When and How to Step In As parents age, they may lose the ability to make informed decisions about their health, finances, and daily life. This decline can result from Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, mental illness, stroke, brain injury, or other serious health conditions. If your parent has not created a […]
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If you are part of the Baby Boomer generation, you are likely retired or quickly approaching retirement. You may be thinking about how you will spend your new-found free time, planning trips you have wanted to take, or spending more time with your children and grandchildren. These are good things to think about, but you
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Understanding Estate Planning and Elder Law When planning for your future, both financially and medically, you may wonder about the difference between estate planning and elder law. While they focus on different stages of life, they often go hand in hand—especially since many people wait until later in life to start planning. Let’s break down
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Planning for Your Digital Assets in Your Estate Plan Our lives are more connected to the Internet than ever before. From smart home devices to online banking, investments, social media, and subscription services, much of our personal and financial life now exists online. Planning for what happens to your digital assets when you pass away
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Understanding Federal Gift and Estate Taxes The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers any transfer of assets — whether cash, property, or other valuables — from one person or estate to another a taxable event. These taxes, called gift taxes and estate taxes, can affect how much of your wealth reaches your heirs. Fortunately, most people
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