Most people associate estate planning with naming heirs for their assets, but there is another facet that you need to think about when you are going through this process. You need to set up your end of life plans. These aspects of the estate plan go into effect if you...
Month: October 2019
Why couples without children need estate plans
Married couples who don't have children often put off their estate planning longer than those who are parents. They don't have to worry about the issue of child guardianship if anything were to happen to them. There's also no need to determine how their assets will be...
Report: New York law doesn’t support shared parenting
Most parents agree, as do many parenting experts, that it's typically best when divorced couples share in the parenting responsibilities. However, if divorcing parents aren't able to arrive at a custody and visitation agreement on their own, they have to turn to the...
Goals of Medicaid planning and how to get started
Even if you don't qualify for Medicaid right now, the right approach to planning could put you in line to receive benefits in the future. The goals of Medicaid planning can differ from one person to the next, but typically include some or all of the following: Provide...