The Durable Power of Attorney is an important document to have. However, you and your agent need to be aware of some potential pitfalls with its use. The essential function of a Durable Power of Attorney (DPOA) is to legally…
Elder orphans, a term used to describe seniors who don’t have children or a family support system, are growing in number. To protect themselves, they need to plan more than other seniors. With a health care system already straining at…
IRAs can help make tax savings a part of your overall retirement planning strategy. There are great tax savings to be had with IRAs. They should be a part of everyone’s retirement savings plan. While you can go with a…
Once your estate plan is in place, there are several issues you don’t have to worry about. That is a good enough reason to move forward with your estate plan. Death and dying are nowhere near as fun to think…
The first time that many people are introduced to the world of estate planning, is when a parent or grandparent passes away. This life event changes their perspective on its importance. Every family has its own “personality,” and finding an…
Accidents and traumatic health events happen to people every day, even to the healthiest among us. For some, a health crisis is a short term problem, but for many others, entire lives are changed. Without an estate plan, which includes…
There are pros and cons to the use of a life estate deed when it comes to the family home. Life estate deeds can be used to transfer real property to heirs and maintain the right to use or live…
Once you turn 30, if you haven’t already gotten focused on saving for retirement and managing your money, it’s time to grow up! One of the hallmarks of being an adult is having a job, an emergency fund with about…
With telephone and online scams growing, protecting seniors from strangers is an ongoing concern. But that’s not the only thing to worry about, when it comes to financial scams. Lucky is the senior who has more money than they need…
Leaving assets to your heirs is a great thing, but leaving an IRA to heirs requires knowledge and prior planning, as mistakes can be costly. If you pass away without using up all of the funds in your IRA, it’s…