You’ve worked hard to build a successful and rewarding life. You have assets you want to safeguard for yourself and your loved ones. As well as special wishes you want to be fulfilled if something unexpected happens. The good news is that there are many ways to plan and protect your interests. Including hiring an…
What Does an Estate Planning Attorney Do?
Estate planning is not something that most people look forward to thinking about. It involves a lot of sensitive issues. Such as anticipating your death and figuring out who will take care of your kids. And deciding who other dependents in the event of your untimely passing. An estate planning attorney can help you sort…
What Documents Do I Need for Estate Planning?
Putting together an estate plan is a major undertaking, but it’s also a crucial one. A good estate plan can help you avoid probate and leave behind a clearer and simpler inheritance for your family. What exactly does that mean, and what are some of the documents you need to create an estate plan? Read…
Why is Estate Planning Important for Seniors?
A senior might be ready to retire, or they may simply be planning their complete retirement. Either way, their current situation means that estate planning is a necessity. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, almost 11 million individuals—over the age of 65—reside in New York state alone. With such a high concentration of seniors within…
What Seniors Need to Know About Estate Planning
Today’s seniors are tomorrow’s seniors. In just about any scenario, that means they will be moving into a retirement community, assisted living facility, or continuing to live in their own home with help from family members and friends. Preparing for the future should not be something you put off until tomorrow. Seniors need to create…
What is a Will? Why Do You Need One For Your Family
Having a will is a great way to ensure that your assets are distributed as you see fit. While this may not be the first thing that comes to mind when discussing estate planning, it’s an important part of ensuring your wishes are carried out. If you don’t have a will, the state will decide…
Reasons Why All Senior Citizens Need a Will
Once you reach a certain age, it’s common to see your friends and family members around you start to plan for the future. Helping them prepare for when they can no longer take care of themselves. Perhaps you don’t feel that old just yet, but it’s never too early to start thinking about your end-of-life…
What Law Affecting Seniors Every Retiree Should Know
Thinking about retiring soon? If so, you’ll want to review any laws that will affect your retirement plan. Many laws have been introduced in recent years that affect seniors and their ability to retire. These laws can have positive or negative effects on people who are planning to retire soon. There are new taxes, healthcare…
How Do The Tax Law Changes Affect Seniors
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 will have a significant impact on taxpayers across the income spectrum. Many changes directly impact senior citizens because they are more likely to be retired. Also they are living on a fixed income. However, many of the changes affect all taxpayers who plan to retire in the…
Why Healthcare Insurance Is So Important For Seniors
Did you know that 33 million Americans age 65 and over are considered “uninsured”? This number is alarming, especially since seniors tend to be at a higher risk of developing serious illnesses and hospitalization. Without insurance, this could end up costing them thousands in medical bills. Thankfully, there are many affordable healthcare coverage plans specifically…