Remarriage for seniors is not uncommon. Although many people envision young couples when they think of weddings, people get married and remarried at any age. For some, divorce or death leads to being single again. For others, they have simply waited longer to find the love of their life. According to a recent MSN article […]
Dementia signs can be helpful to recognize early. The mind is truly incredible. It processes body sensations, regulates body systems, encodes memory, and allows for communication and language. When the brain is injured or diseased, it can subsequently have a significant negative impact on a person. According to a recent Money Talks News article titled “3 […]
Guidelines for RMDs look a little different in 2023. People save for retirement so they will have money to pay for things from bills to entertainment when they no longer work. Saving through a Roth IRA means the account is funded through after-tax dollars. With traditional IRAs and 401(k)s, pre-taxed money is added and grows […]
Grief is intense after the loss of a loved one. Emotions are relatively challenging for many people. The complexity of grief can be particularly chaotic. Not only is a loved one no longer present, but the decedent is often someone who would have helped provide comfort and shoulder postmortem responsibilities. According to a recent Scubby […]
Probate can be more expensive than making an estate plan. People elect to avoid creating an estate plan for a variety of reasons. Some believe it is not important for them to take the time to do it. Others see the cost and consider it to be too expensive. According to a recent Nasdaq.com article […]
Portability can be helpful for large estate. Most people would rank taxes as one of their least favorite things. Be honest now. That includes you, too. Exceptions include the IRS, state and federal governments, and many tax accountants. The government levees a variety of taxes including income taxes, property taxes, capital gains taxes, and death […]
Reviewing an estate plan should be done periodically. Few things in life are truly “fix it and forget it.” Cars and homes require maintenance. Gardens require weeding and watering. Lawns require mowing and fertilizing. Neglecting these ongoing tasks leads to problems. According to a recent Kiplinger article titled “Need an Estate Planning Checkup? Now is […]
Lifestyle plays a role in memory decline. There has long been a debate between nature and nurture. Some believe genetics govern the health and wellness of a person. Others see choices and environment a being most important. Science tends to indicate a “middle ground” between these two extremes. Even so, environment and choices are far […]
Comprehensive estate planning has several key components. People have long valued knowledge. It is natural to want to understand. In fact, I feel most vulnerable when I do not even know what I do not even know. And that encompasses too many areas to list! How about you? From the time children learn to speak, […]
Digital assets can be just as important as tangible assets. For most of human history, people valued what was tangible. Wealth and value was determined by things like the number cattle or the acres of land owned. Only recently have digital assets even existed. According to a recent yahoo! article titled “How to Start Digital […]
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