It’s become more and more common now to see clients come in with probate cases that need to be dealt with in multiple states. Many seniors today are “snow birds,” meaning they spend their winters in states with warmer climates ...
A trust can be thought of as a safe. It can do a great job of protecting your hard earned wealth, but if there’s nothing in the trust—i.e. nothing in the safe—what good does it do you? None whatsoever. Which ...
To avoid anxiety and depression look for ways to manage the stress of being a caregiver. When you are the caregiver for a loved one with Alzheimer's disease you are facing physical, emotional and financial challenges. Knowing that millions of ...
Please read the 2018 update here: https://sunnybubbleslaundromat.com/blog/breaking-law-change-three-year-look-back-for-va-benefits-is-effective-october-18th-2018Michigan estate planning and elder law news brief. In 2014, Congress proposed a law that would penalize veterans and surviving spouses of veterans who were looking to apply for the VA Benefit if they transfered assets ...
While you may have worked hard most of your life to be able to retire in some modest level of comfort, the truth is, by the time you are able to retire is the around same time you or your ...
Financing retirement years can be extremely difficult; many baby boomers will need to consider how the value of their homes can help. Reverse mortgages could play an integral role of many retirees’ financial plans, especially for those who wish to remain ...
This is a guest post from my friend Carol G. DeVore, M.D. Private Patient Advocates To the Rescue Before outpatient eye surgery for a detached retina in June 2012, Jerry was “the healthiest 62 year old man you could have imagined” ...
Paying your grandchildren’s (or adult children’s) college tuition is one of the greatest gifts you can make. The education lasts a lifetime and opens a world of opportunity for your grandchildren. In a way, it is like giving a gift to your children as well, since ...
Many Michigan baby boomers dream of retiring early, but they also worry about whether they can still provide for children and grandchildren. Contributing catch-up contributions to a Roth IRA or company-sponsored retirement plans is one way to beef up your savings. If ...
A trust is the single most effective estate planning tool available. There are many different types of trusts. Among the better known and more commonly used are revocable trusts, irrevocable trusts and testamentary trusts. In addition to protecting your privacy, ...
