Divorce can be a difficult process. It is a stressful and emotional experience. There are many factors to consider that may also change over time. For younger couples, children are likely a top concern. For older couples, a long-term home,… Read more »
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A Tax on Generation-Skipping Transfers
In the US, generation-skipping transfer (GST) is the US government’s tax on transfers of property that skip a generation. Its primary design is to prevent wealthier individuals from avoiding estate and gift taxes by transferring large amounts of assets to… Read more »
Getting the Most Out of Medicaid
Federal and state Medicaid programs provide comprehensive health coverage and financial protection to millions of Americans. The program helps low-income families, individuals, and people with disabilities receive adequate health care and provides nursing home or community long-term care services. As… Read more »
An Overview of the Workings of a Will
According to Care.com’s estate planning survey, 57% of U.S. adults don’t have a Will. The survey found that participants were more likely or less likely to have a Will depending on issues such as age, race, and education. For example,… Read more »
Avoid These Inheritance Mistakes
Experiencing the loss of a loved one can be emotionally draining. Receiving an inheritance and dealing with the death of a loved one brings mixed emotions. The loss of a loved one is sad but the influx of funds can… Read more »
A Guide to Medicare’s Long-Term Care Coverage
At 65, most people begin receiving Medicare benefits as a result of paying into Social Security throughout their careers. Individuals under age 65 who qualify to receive Social Security Disability benefits are also covered under Medicare, as well as anyone… Read more »
What Are the Benefits of Forming a Trust?
We hear this question often. Check out this article for information on whether or not you need a trust and what kind is right for you. For example, maybe you have a disabled child and you want a trust to… Read more »
Probate: What You Need to Know
Probate sounds expensive and complicated, but it is simply a standard legal procedure formalizing how assets pass from a deceased person’s estate to their chosen beneficiaries or heirs. Whether or not you require probate depends on the type of property… Read more »
Children’s Rights and Special Needs Learning in Schools
Statistics show there are approximately 17.1 special education teachers for every 17.1 learning-disabled students in the US. Yet, in the past decade, the percentage of available and competent teachers fell by 17 percent. Many federal and state government educational programs… Read more »
Health Challenges Associated With Dementia Are Significant
The prevalence of dementia continues to rise worldwide, with someone being diagnosed with the disease every three seconds. Dementia is a catchall phrase that refers to many types of neurodegenerative diseases. Neurodegenerative diseases bring about the onset of dementia including… Read more »