Estate Planning · May 20, 2022

The road to retirement is a long one, and as with any journey, it helps to have a few key milestones along the way to help gauge your progress. So, when preparing for your senior years, it’s not enough to simply hope for the best. You should treat retirement planning as if your life depended on it—because it does. Without an effective plan, you risk a future of poverty, penny-pinching, dependence, and even early death due to unhappiness. The stakes could hardly be higher.

Estate Planning · April 22, 2022

Whether it’s to qualify for Medicaid, avoid probate, or reduce your tax burden, transferring ownership of your home to your adult child during your lifetime may seem like a smart move. But in nearly all cases, it’s actually a huge mistake, which can lead to dire consequences for everyone involved. With this in mind, before you sign over the title to your family’s beloved homestead, consider the following potential risks.

Estate Planning · November 26, 2021

With the booming aging population, more and more seniors will require long-term healthcare services, whether at home, in an assisted living facility, or in a nursing home. However, such long-term care can be expensive, especially when needed for extended periods, and that's why long-term care insurance was created to address this gap in healthcare coverage. We'll answer some of the most FAQs about these policies to help you determine whether you could include this as part of your estate plan.