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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...
What is probate and why do people want to avoid it?
You may have heard people discuss probate and how horrible it is. But what in the world is probate? And why do people want to avoid it?
Protect Your Digital Assets the Easy Way
A few years ago it was fairly unusual to think of including digital assets in your estate plan. These days it is just too important to ignore. So much of our lives happen online. It is crucial to now consider these things when creating an estate plan. What is a...
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Introducing: Edwards Group LLC Youtube Channel
Scheduling an initial meeting or attending a workshop can be a great way to learn about the legal tools available to you. But with the hectic nature of everyday life, watching a YouTube video can be a quicker and more efficient way to access basic estate planning...
Don’t be like Prince. Make sure you have a Will.
Sadly, celebrity deaths often provide a good opportunity to review what not to do when it comes to estate planning. Imagine being worth $300 million and not even having a Will The recent death of the eccentric singer, Prince, offered another opportunity to see what...
(Video) What is an elder law attorney?
As people live longer and longer, it is more and more important to have an experienced elder law attorney on your side. If you have a loved one who is aging, or are concerned about the issues of aging for yourself or a spouse, please read on to find out what elder law...
I just ate a cheeseburger.
At this point in the year, many of us are abandoning our New Year's resolutions, but there's still hope... by Chris Flynn, Attorney Well, we're a few months into 2016, which means we're also past the point where many people have abandoned their New Year's resolutions....
Contributing to an IRA After Retirement
One of our clients had a question a while back: Can a retired person keep contributing to an IRA? Take a moment and learn about the logistics of contributing to an IRA after retirement. Can a retired person keep contributing to an IRA? There are many types of...
Dave Opens for Doc Severinsen
Taylorville is my hometown (read more about Attorney David Edwards here), and I'm in a Facebook group where people share memories of Taylorville. A while back, the topic came up: "What celebrities do you remember coming to Taylorville?" There were all kinds of...
How NOT Winning the Lottery Makes Your Life Easier
Big changes in your life may require updates in your estate plan. What kind of big changes? And what should you do about it? Didn't win the lottery?? That's okay. Can you imagine how much life changes after something like that? The good news is, if you didn't win the...
Estate Planning & Potty Breaks (An Honest to Goodness True Story)
Many people think they know what an estate plan is and what it does. And while you are already an "expert" in estate planning because you know the details of your life better than anyone else, it helps to have a guide who can walk you through the complicated legal...
5 Misconceptions About Hospice
Many people are afraid of hospice. This fear comes from a misunderstanding of the services hospice can provide. Last week we talked about the basics of hospice and why it is one the most positive ways to approach the end of life. This week we tackle some of the big...
Threats to Medicaid: Can You Prove It?
Cash payments or informal caregiver arrangements can affect your loved one's ability to qualify for Medicaid upon going into a nursing home. Here's what you need to know... Giving Money to Family Can Jeopardize Medicaid Eligibility When someone applies for Medicaid,...