Once someone enters a nursing home, it isn’t always easy to move out again. While some residents may prefer nursing home care to living on their own, others would rather be independent. For residents who want to move out but need some assistance to live on their...
The SECURE (Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement) Act, passed at the end of 2019, changed a number of rules regarding inherited IRAs, making it more difficult for most beneficiaries to save on taxes by “stretching” distributions over many...
Simply defined, a trust is an agreement between two people — a grantor who donates funds to the trust and a trustee who manages those funds according to the grantor’s wishes, which are laid out in a trust document. The funds in the trust are typically used...
Your most valuable property may be your home, which is true for many people. You likely want your children to inherit that value when you pass away. However, you may also have concerns about planning for the future, especially if your health declines and you need...
Question: My mom has a power of attorney with both my brother and me named as agents. The power of attorney document lists our wrong addresses — we have all moved since she first had it drafted. Is it still good? Answer: It depends on whether just you and your...
Worrying about your legacy is a personal choice, and individuals may have different reasons for considering the impact they leave on the world. From financial security of loved ones, preserving memories, passing down family traditions, community influence, and being...
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