Year: 2019
Offers to leave your job with compensation are growing at a considerable rate. The offering of early retirement has grown tremendously in the U.S. However, it is important to think the options through carefully before making your decision, according to Money in “This Is the Only Time You Should Accept an Early Retirement Offer“. Job […]
How many people over the age of 45 do not have a prepared will? Two out of Five! Many people seem to have difficulty getting started with an estate plan. However, it really doesn’t take much to do the planning necessary to help family members who survive you, according to the Lebanon Democrat’s article “End-of-life […]
It sounds financial but it isn’t. It is all about the person’s behavior in the relationship. A fiduciary relationship is a legal relationship that includes responsibilities that can be enforced and it is important to look closely at it, according to the Denton Record-Chronicle What is the “F” word?“. In a fiduciary relationship, whether between […]
Government regulations usually have less impact than family relations. There are some big estate planning mistakes that farmers can make. It is best to be aware of them and avoid following in the footsteps of others, according to Ag Web in “5 Estate Planning Mistakes You Don’t Want To Make”. The current estate tax exemptions […]
The tale might be light-hearted, but it is actually a dire position for the daughter. Proper estate planning by Cinderella’s father could have created an entirely different outcome in that very famous fairy tale, according to The National Law Review in “A Cautionary Fairy-Tale–If Only Cinderella’s Father Had An Estate Plan“. To refresh your memory: […]
Laws can still prevent someone with your Advanced Care Directive from accessing medical records. It seems illogical that the person who is named as your agent under an Advanced Care Directive can’t gain access to your health care records. However, that can sometimes be the case, according to the Monterey Herald in “Senior Advocate: Can […]
Life is full of surprises, so perhaps it is best to be as prepared as possible. Do you know you need a Health Care Proxy, a Power of Attorney (POA) and an estate plan? Getting organized to create a will is a good place to start, according to the Toronto Sun in the article “Where […]
Signing up for retirement isn’t simple, because you have many options. There are many options when it comes to retirement, so it can be helpful to seek professional advice before making decisions that can’t easily be reversed, according to the Cleveland Jewish News in “Professionals can ease a person into retirement“. A good place to […]
Even if you are self-employed, you can still plan for retirement. People who own and run a business often find themselves without the usual plans available to employees, such as a 401(k). However, that does not mean they do not have options to save for retirement, according to Zing! in “Saving for Retirement When You’re […]
The larger picture needs to be considered rather than the short term. The federal estate planning exemptions have been increased. However, that doesn’t mean an estate plan is not needed because it is still a good tool when it comes to protecting your heirs, according to ThinkAdvisor in “Estate Planning Is Still Important“. The new […]
