Millennials Need Estate Planning Too
It was about a year ago that a tragic shooting took the lives of 58 people in Las Vegas, many of them in their 20s and 30s. Chances are that very few of them thought they needed any kind of…
Media Mogul Needs a Guardian, Says Grandson
Tyler Korff says that his grandfather struggles to communicate and having a guardian ad litem make sure that Redstone’s interest would be better protected, says The Hollywood Reporter in the article “Grandson Requests Sumner Redstone Guardian.” Redstone has been the…
Charitable Giving Throughout the Year
Did you know that summer is actually the hardest time of the year for families in need? Children who depend on school-provided nutrition programs, often go hungry when school is out, or during long holiday breaks. That’s another reason why…
My Millennial Kids Don’t Get Estate Planning. How Can I Help Them?
Boomer parents of millennials are trying to get their adult kids to understand the importance of having an estate plan, especially those who are married with young children. The gift of a plan created by an estate planning attorney, may…
What’s a Good Gift for Someone Who Gives So Much to Others?
You’re just now catching your breathe—so much rushing about for the holidays! However, one gift that you would never overlook would be that for the person (or people) who gives of themselves, all year long. The family caregivers on your…
Are Gig Workers Eligible for Disability Insurance?
Not having company-sponsored health or disability insurance benefits is a downside of being a gig worker, explains Kiplinger in the article “If You're a Gig Worker, Here's How You Can Still Get Disability Protection.” Most part-time employees have one advantage…
Power of Attorney Can Be Abused
While his mother was in a Kentucky nursing home, suffering from Alzheimer’s disease and unable to manage her own care or financial affairs, John Jerome O’Hara was supposed to be looking out for her, managing thousands of dollars of monthly…
In Your 30s? Get Fiscally Fit Now, and Your Future Self Will Thank You
It seems impossibly far away when you are in your thirties. Why should you start putting away money for retirement now, when you’re young and there’s still so many other things you’d rather be doing with your money? It is…
What You Don’t Know About Caregiving Costs Could Cost You Plenty!
Here’s a number that will give you something to think about, if you are a caregiver or are about to become one: the value of friends and family caregiving amounts to about $470 billion per year, according to an AARP…
Rich or Poor, Everyone Needs an Estate Plan
If you’ve got older parents or relatives, says Fox 5 NY in its article “Why estate planning is important regardless of your age or wealth,” you’ll need to start having conversations with them about their estate plan. Don’t neglect your…