If you are getting ready to retire or have recently retired, you may be nervous about having enough money. Long gone are the days of working your entire life for an employer who would provide you with a pension for the rest of your days. Now you need to think ahead and do a lot [...]
Choosing a power of attorney is an important part of every estate plan. The person who is granted power of attorney has the ability to speak for an elderly person who has given them that right. This means in financial, medical and most legal matters. […]
Looking to work on your estate plan? It always helps to have an idea of what it is you would like to accomplish with your estate plan before you head into to your elder law attorney’s office. It helps to drive the conversation as well as provide a direction for your estate plan to proceed [...]
Estate planning can be complicated for anyone. If you have a non-traditional or blended family, it can be even more complicated. A blended family adds additional emotional, legal and logistical challenges to estate planning. Fortunately you can avoid issues by taking some steps to ensure that the right protective measures are in place. If you’re [...]
Are you at that point in life where you need to start planning for your retirement? You may be wondering just what types of expenses that you are going to have as you move through your golden years. Of course, knowing this information will help you get a better idea of how much you are [...]
So you have made the decision to work on your estate plan. That is a great start. Before you head out and find a quality elder law attorney like Stano Law group, there are some things to consider. Every good estate plan has some common elements. To make the most out of your time with [...]
Estate planning is something that many people avoid. It is perplexing because having a good estate plan not only protects you but it protects your loved ones and beneficiaries once you are gone. In spite of this, many people simply continue to put off estate planning with a litany of excuses. Unfortunately without a [...]
Probate is a process that will happen to an estate after a person is gone. It is a very public accounting of the estate, including debts, assets and often who beneficiaries are. Even if specific beneficiaries aren’t listed by name, it can usually be figured out pretty easily. Many believe that the probate process is [...]
It is a question that weighs heavily on many seniors. You have worked hard your entire life to pay off all of the debts that you owe, and you don’t want your loved ones to be responsible for having to take care of them after you are gone. The good news (and the short answer [...]
Retirement comes with a lot of complicated rules. It may seem like an easy enough process, but there are plenty of ways to make a mistake along the road. Fortunately, the more common ones are very easy to avoid. Here are some of the more common mistakes that you can make and why you should [...]
