How to factor your health into your financial planning, according to a doctor-turned-advisor
When it comes to the part of your financial plan related to health, things such as insurance premiums and copays might be what come to mind. These expenses are important. However, according to certified financial planner and physician Carolyn McClanahan, founder of Life Planning Partners in Jacksonville, Florida, your health should influence many other parts …
What Is Hospice Care at Home? (Part 2)
Last week I began writing about what hospice care is, who can benefit from it, and when this type of care is recommended. Today I will continue on this topic, including who makes up a hospice care team, who pays for hospice home care, and determining if in-home hospice is right for you. Who Makes …
What Is Hospice Care at Home? (Part 1)
Hospice care is a type of health care for those with terminally ill conditions as they near the end of their lives. The focus of hospice care is on the management of pain as well as emotional, spiritual, and familial support for the patient. For patients receiving hospice care, there are a number of different …
Who Should You Name as Your Children’s Guardian?
As a parent with young children, you’ve put a lot of thought into the best way to raise your kids, including things such as the school they attend and the beliefs and values they are taught. But have you considered what would happen if you (and your spouse, if you are married) pass away suddenly? …
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Are Trusts Valid From State to State? (Part 2)
Last week I started writing about moving trusts from one state to another. In today’s post, I’ll share a few more things to consider if you are moving from one state to another, including the way states may treat marital property differently. States Treat Marital Property Differently Although most states are common law states which …
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Are Trusts Valid From State to State? (Part 1)
If you have a revocable living trust and decide to move from one state to another, your trust should remain valid in your new state. Though the validity of this trust won’t be affected, you might want to make some changes to it since different states can have different laws regarding things such as marital …
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Estate planning tips to help ensure your will and assets are found (Part 2)
In last week’s post, I shared tips for making sure your loved ones will be able to find your estate planning documents when these documents are needed. Issues can also arise when it comes to finding the assets of someone who has passed away. It is common for one spouse to handle finances while the …
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Estate planning tips to help ensure your will and assets are found (Part 1)
The time and money you spend creating estate planning documents might all be in vain if your loved ones cannot find your documents or assets after you pass away. Although you want to be careful when it comes to sharing information about your will and assets to avoid exposing yourself to risks, you also want …
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Estate Planning Pitfall: Your Estate is Tied Too Closely to Specific Gifts
Your will provides for the disposition of your assets upon your death and is designed to tie up loose ends in your estate. You may wish to include specific bequests to beneficiaries in your will, such as collectibles, jewelry, or art that you may wish to leave for your child. However, it is important to …
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