No matter where you are in life, it is important to have a grasp of the basics of estate planning and administration. Common misunderstandings on how things work can hold you back and put your legacy in danger. Missteps could also cost you money or deny your heirs the...
Month: July 2021
Plan ahead for medical costs, or Medicaid could take your home
Qualifying for Medicaid when you need it isn't exactly easy. There is an extensive review of your financial circumstances involved. Any current income and the assets you own can affect your eligibility. Your house is usually one of the few pieces of property you can...
What do wills do?
As you make your estate plan, you may have received conflicting advice about whether or not to write a will. Wills have fallen out of favor to a certain extent because they have to go through probate. Nevertheless, a will can perform important functions in your estate...
What to know about student visas
If people want to attend school in the United States, they usually need to receive a student visa. Applying for a visa can be a detailed process and people need to make sure they understand all of the requirements as they start the application process. There are...
Is your spouse trying to hide assets?
Asset division is often one of the trickiest parts of divorce. It causes a lot of strain even in amiable splits. In more volatile divorces, it can act as the center point of the most explosive arguments. Assets are also the subject of asset hiding. But just what is...
Do you know the importance of your health care power of attorney?
When you’re working on your estate plan, one thing your attorney should discuss with you is your health care power of attorney and who you’d like to have to take on that role if you cannot make your own medical decisions. Everyone needs a health care power of...