The Best Resolution You Can Make: Estate Planning!
If you’re considering a New Year’s Resolution, we’ve got a great one for you: estate planning!
Considerations Regarding Capital Gains Tax
Today, we’ll look at some considerations that must be made regarding capital gains tax and how to avoid possibly expensive mistakes.
Our “Talk of Alabama” Interview!
Melanie and John are thrilled to share this video of their interview on ABC 33/40’s “Talk of Alabama” segment! In the interview, Melanie and John explain what elder law actually is, how asset protection works, what’s involved in estate planning (which includes disability planning, by the way!), how to set
What Is Estate Planning?
You may think that an estate sounds like a grand, sprawling property that comes with a lot of high-value assets, but that’s not always the case!
Estate Planning for Single People
Whether you’ve never been married, you’re divorced, or you’re widowed, being single doesn’t mean that you don’t need to plan for the future.
Should You Use a Generic Living Will Form?
Yes, it’s better to sign a generic version of these forms than to not sign one at all. But you never know how carefully it has been drafted -- and it won’t be tailored to your specific needs.
Senior Citizens and Medical Emergencies: What You Should Know
There are so many things to consider in your golden years, from long-term care to wills and trusts. The number of things to set up, monitor, and update can feel overwhelming!
New Compensation Laws for Caregivers
It’s important to become familiar with this new compensation law so that when you hire a caregiver for yourself or a loved one, you know exactly what they are entitled to financially -- even if that caregiver is a friend or family member.
Spouses May Qualify for Early Social Security Benefits
A little-known provision in the Social Security regulations allows the spouse of a retiree to also receive Social Security benefits, even if he has not yet reached retirement age, so long as he is caring for a child with disabilities at home.
Avoiding Medicaid Disasters
The old saying is certainly true -- you really do get what you pay for.