Before the pandemic, Americans were more mobile than ever. When you move, you have to change your address, your voter registration, and all sorts of other things. But, do you need to revise your estate planning documents? Like with many things in law, it depends on your situation. Read on to learn more. … [Read more...] about Will Your Estate Plan Still Work If You Move?
Use the Exclusion or Lose It
Currently, each person can give $11.58 million during life or at death. However, that amount will be cut in half by January 1, 2026. It may go down even sooner. Read on to learn why and how you should use it before you lose it. … [Read more...] about Use the Exclusion or Lose It
SSI and SSDI – Understanding the Difference
If you have a physical or mental disability, it likely impacts your ability to work. Fortunately, we have several programs in the United States that are aimed at helping workers who cannot work because of a disability. Both the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) might provide you with income while you are disabled. To help you deiced which one might be able to help you, the North Andover estate planning attorneys at Legacy Care Law Firm explain the … [Read more...] about SSI and SSDI – Understanding the Difference
Assignment and Nominee
What’s an “Assignment and Nominee” agreement and what does it do? Some attorneys use such an agreement as a belt and suspenders approach to funding. Read on to learn more. … [Read more...] about Assignment and Nominee
Leaving Assets Can Be Tricky – Part 3
Leaving assets to your adult children or other beneficiaries may seem simple. But in many situations, it can be quite tricky. For example, if you have a beneficiary with special needs, you must take special care. Read on to learn more. … [Read more...] about Leaving Assets Can Be Tricky – Part 3
Leaving Assets Can Be Tricky – Part 2
Leaving assets to your adult children or other beneficiaries may seem simple. But in many situations, it can be quite tricky. Read on to learn more. … [Read more...] about Leaving Assets Can Be Tricky – Part 2
Leaving Assets Can Be Tricky
Leaving assets to your adult children or other beneficiaries may seem simple. But in many situations, it can be quite tricky. Read on to learn more. … [Read more...] about Leaving Assets Can Be Tricky
Low-Interest Loans: An Estate Planning Technique
The coronavirus has caused upheaval in society and the economy. But, this unique time also opens up opportunities in estate planning. Read on to learn more. Low-Interest Loans: An Estate Planning Technique … [Read more...] about Low-Interest Loans: An Estate Planning Technique
Avoiding Family Chaos in the Coronavirus Age
In this era of coronavirus, planning is more important than ever. This article includes a brief story about a couple who didn’t plan and the family discord it enabled. Read on to learn more. Avoiding Family Chaos in the Coronavirus Age … [Read more...] about Avoiding Family Chaos in the Coronavirus Age
The Basics: Powers of Attorney for Healthcare
Powers of Attorney are part of even the simplest estate plan. A Power of Attorney allows your Agent to act for you. There are Powers of Attorney for financial matters and also those for health care. This article concerns the Healthcare Powers of Attorney and Advance Directives. Read on to learn more … [Read more...] about The Basics: Powers of Attorney for Healthcare
