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3 Real-life Examples of Important Asset Protection
We’ve previously talked about asset protection, but before we jump into some real-life examples, let’s review: Asset protection is simply protecting the things you own. This could be your house, your savings accounts, your IRAs, farmland, etc. Life is unpredictable,...
What’s Worse Than Probate?
Today we're going to talk about what's worse than probate. But first, let's talk about what it is exactly. What is Probate? Probate is where the judge has to get involved in carrying out an estate after death. This means nothing can be done until the judge signs the...
Asset Protection — What Is It and Why Do You Need It
Estate planning can seem complicated, but often it's just because the vocabulary isn't familiar. Here is what you need to know about asset protection: What is asset protection? What risks should I protect against? What timelines should I consider when it comes to...
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Over 55 years old? Three things you should know about nursing home care.
You may be a couple decades away from needing nursing home care, but the sooner you can understand and plan for the costs involved, the better. Here are three truths everyone should know about nursing homes: 1. You'll probably need nursing home care. The likelihood...
2 Types of POAs: What They Can and Can’t Do
There are two types of power of attorney documents that you can use depending on what you might need done: A healthcare power of attorney is able to help arrange your medical care or make healthcare decisions for you when you are unable to do so yourself. As long as...
Understanding Medicare: What You Need to Know in 2019
Are you unsure of how to use Medicare for your healthcare needs? Or are you afraid to use it because you're not sure what Medicare will cover? Our Elder Care Advisors help people know how to best take advantage of their Medicare coverage. Make plans to attend by...
7 Risks of a Simple Will
Creating online legal documents is becoming more and more common. Despite the convenience of creating a Will without the expense and hassle of meeting with an attorney, there are many pitfalls to creating a simple plan online or even with a more traditional attorney...
Increase Your Quality of Healthcare With These 5 Steps
When you or a loved one are dealing with a lot of medical issues, or even "just one" complex issue, the paperwork can become overwhelming. Over the years, Edwards Group has evolved into a comprehensive, interdisciplinary resource for families facing the challenges of...
Review Your Medicare Part D Coverage
Edwards Group can help review your Medicare Part D coverage every year. Many people find the process of reviewing and choosing a Medicare plan to be stressful and confusing. It’s exhausting to go through all the options and still not be sure if you’ve chosen the right...
3 Tips for Preserving Your Family History This Thanksgiving
What story from your life or your parents' life needs to be remembered? Did your grandmother board a ship at the age of 15 and immigrate to America all by herself? Does your grandfather have great stories about the shenanigans that went on at the family farm? Was your...
A Quick Planning Tip to Get Organized
Getting organized is a key part of the estate planning process. Estate planning simply means you have a plan to handle your finances, your care, and your family when you can't do it anymore -- whether that's because of sickness or passing away. Everyone wants to be...
4 Things You Can Do to Avoid a Messy Guardianship
You may have read in a previous post that Buzz Aldrin has been fighting with his children over his own competency. Aldrin's children are concerned that he is not able to make good choices any longer... In that same article we talked with Attorney Amanda Lundeen about...
4 Things Everybody Should Know About Guardianship
Astronaut Buzz Aldrin has been in the news a lot recently. Aldrin, his children, and even his business manager, are embroiled in a lawsuit over whether Aldrin is competent to continue managing his finances and his life. Sadly, this guardianship feud between Aldrin and...