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Avoid These 8 Common Estate Planning Mistakes

The most common and most significant estate planning error is failing to plan at all. About half of U.S. adults don’t even have a will, arguably the most basic estate planning document. Unfortunately, many of those who have taken basic [...]

The Role of a Prenuptial Agreement in Estate Planning

You may think of prenuptial agreements as contracts created in anticipation of divorce. While a standard prenup will contain provisions regarding the distribution of assets should the couple divorce, an agreement executed in anticipation of marriage can also be an [...]

Estate Planning for Single Parents

Every adult should have a well-considered estate plan, but being prepared is never more important than when you are solely responsible for a minor child. Like anyone creating a comprehensive estate plan, you’ll need a will or a living trust—or [...]

Florida Nursing Home Tragedy Causes Rethinking of Disaster Preparedness

The recent tragedy in which 12 Florida nursing home residents died when the facility lost power during Hurricane Irma is causing government officials to rethink disaster planning.In response to the deaths, Florida Governor Rick Scott announced a new emergency rule, requiring nursing [...]

How to Reverse Medicare Surcharges When Your Income Changes

What happens if you are a high-income Medicare beneficiary who is paying a surcharge on your premiums and then your income changes? If your circumstances change, you can reverse those surcharges. Higher-income Medicare beneficiaries (individuals who earn more than $85,000) [...]

Nursing Home Costs Rise Sharply in 2017

The median cost of a private nursing home room in the United States has increased to $97,455 a year, up 5.5 percent from 2016, according to Genworth's 2017 Cost of Care survey, which the insurer conducts annually. Genworth reports that [...]

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