Social Security and Taxes
Did you know that there may be instances where you are taxed on your Social Security benefits? Depending on what kind of retirement accounts you are drawing from there is ...
Tips to Make the Most of your Social Security Benefits
Social Security benefits are an important part of many people’s retirement finances. Because of this you want to be able to maximize the benefits that you are going to be ...
Pause Your Social Security for Now
Did you begin collecting your social security benefits sooner than you actually needed to? If you did this means that you could be affecting the amount of benefits that you ...
Renting Versus Owning
Is renting a better option for seniors than owning? While renting does come with the high cost of rent, there are some benefits that come along with renting a place ...
Signs of Mental Decline
One of the hardest things to face with an elderly loved one is the decline of mental function. There are many diseases that can affect the normal cognitive functioning of ...
Coming to the Stano Office Prepared
If you are looking to come in to the Stano Group’s offices to have an elder planning discussion, you might want to prepare ahead of time. Here are some things ...
Beware Hospital Health Care Proxy Forms
You may not have a legally set up health care proxy form. One of the reasons for this is that you may be aware that a hospital, upon admitting you, ...
Having a Plan for Mental Decline
One of the most debilitating things that face our elderly loved ones is a cognitive decline. While there is a normal amount of mental decline in seniors, diseases like dementia ...
Is Avoiding Probate Right for You?
One of the effects of estate planning is being able to avoid probate. Some people enter estate planning with the goal of avoiding probate. This process can be complicated and ...
Are You Prepared for Long Term Care?
Long term care is something that many of us will face in our lifetimes. Even if it isn’t a personal experience, spouses or parents may be in need of long ...