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How Risky Is the Coronavirus for Seniors?

Cities across the United States are closing down schools and nonessential establishments, such as bars and movie theaters, in an attempt to curb the number of coronavirus cases — and avoid the unfortunate situations that have occurred in Italy, China and elsewhere.

Posted on: April 12, 2020

How Do I Do the Most with My Inheritance?

You may have a friend, or two, who has blown a large inheritance. Some of you may have also seen a news story about a lottery winner who went bankrupt (or worse) just a few years after receiving a life-altering sum of money. If you don’t want this to be you, keep reading as we share five tips to make the most of an inheritance or windfall.

Posted on: April 11, 2020

What are the Main Estate Planning Blunders to Avoid?

Maintaining a valid and current estate plan is vitally necessary in order to ensure the efficient and orderly dispersion of assets after a person dies. However, even a small mistake can create huge problems during the settlement process, and in many cases, these errors are impossible for anyone to correct.

Posted on: April 10, 2020

Do I Need a Revocable Living Trust?

Do you ever worry about how your beneficiaries will manage their portion of their inheritance when you pass away? One solution that allows you to still exert some control over your money–even after passing–is with a revocable living trust (RLT).

Posted on: April 9, 2020

What Do Farmers Need to Create an Estate Plan?

When you are a farmer, your business is not only your livelihood and your passion, but, often, it is also intermingled with your family life.

Posted on: April 8, 2020

The Coronavirus and Estate Planning

The rapidly evolving coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis is creating a plethora of unique estate planning and legal challenges across the globe, particularly given the volatility of the financial markets.

Posted on: April 7, 2020

Long Term Care Varies, State by State

States can differ dramatically when it comes to long term care regarding availability, quality, government benefits, retirement communities and cost.

Posted on: April 6, 2020

C19 UPDATE: Guide to Resources Available for Small Business Disaster Relief

The US Chamber of Commerce compiles online guide with updates and resources to help small business survive the coronavirus pandemic.

Posted on: April 5, 2020

C19 UPDATE: CDC Updates Coronavirus Guidance for Businesses

C19 UPDATE: CDC Updates Coronavirus Guidance for Businesses As we learn more about the coronavirus the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) is updating the guidance they give to business owners and employers. They issued updates on Friday, March 21st to include Updated cleaning and disinfection guidance Updated best practices for conducting social distancing Updated strategies…

Posted on: April 4, 2020

Coronavirus News Should Make You Think about Estate Planning

Nobody likes to think about their own mortality, and that's why so many people go without basic estate planning documents. Often, an event like the coronavirus can be the kick in the pants you need to get your affairs in order.

Posted on: April 3, 2020