Elder Care Concepts

03/12/2024

Our guide to estate taxes includes U.S. federal, state, and inheritance tax rules. Discover who pays and how much.

Our guide to estate taxes includes U.S. federal, state, and inheritance tax rules. Discover who pays and how much.

03/09/2024

When you are married, it’s common to intermingle your finances, open joint credit card or loan accounts or purchase a home, making it tough to figure out what happens to that debt in the divorce.

Discover what happens to debt when you get divorced.

03/08/2024

Many of us have heard the statistic that roughly half of all marriages in the U.S. end in divorce. That statistic still holds true for first marriages. But if you’re going through a divorce, statistics are irrelevant: It’s your life that’s being impacted.

Understanding the process and getting solid advice can help you achieve a better outcome.

03/07/2024

Estate planning is an often overlooked topic during the financial planning process yet is a very important part of financial planning.

Estate planning is an often overlooked topic during the financial planning process. Here's why that's a mistake.

03/06/2024

Of all the things that need your attention when you’re going through a divorce, credit cards are probably low on your list. But making the right moves early on can set you up for a smooth return to managing credit as a single person.

Sorting out your credit cards during a divorce can set you up for a smooth return to managing your credit as a single person.

03/05/2024

Trusts offer estate planning and asset protection benefits that wills do not.

Estate planning attorneys love trusts. Here’s why you might too.

03/02/2024

Gray divorces are more common these days, and the financial impact of them may be greater than you think. https://bit.ly/3oN4oI1

03/01/2024

Is it worth keeping your mortgage in a divorce?

Mortgage rates are higher than we've seen in decades. Assuming the marital home mortgage could be a viable option for those going through divorce and keeping the home.

02/29/2024

Many states don’t set a deadline for executors to pay beneficiaries, but other deadlines can affect the timeline.

There’s no standard deadline for paying beneficiaries of a will, but the probate process averages six to nine months. Many states have no deadlines at all.

02/28/2024

Tax breaks you could be eligible for after your divorce.

You could be eligible for some tax breaks once your divorce is finalized. Keep reading to learn about what they are and how they may apply to your situation.

02/27/2024

It’s not always enough to have one person responsible for your future health

It’s not always enough to have one person responsible for your future health.

02/24/2024

Couples may sign a postnuptial agreement to protect an inheritance, provide for a stay-at-home spouse, assign ownership of a business, repay a parental gift, or salvage a marriage.

A postnuptial agreement is created by spouses after entering into marriage to outline the division of financial assets in the event of a divorce.