by David Edwards | Aug 10, 2023 | Estate Planning
If you have an estate plan, you are already doing better than many. Creating an initial estate plan is certainly challenging, and it’s often an emotionally difficult process. It’s understandable that you don’t want to repeat the experience and update your... 
by David Edwards | May 31, 2022 | Medicaid/Medicare, Nursing Home
This is the real-life story of two sisters, an annuity, nursing home costs, and why Medicaid Planning matters. Mom did not have much, but she owned her home, had a steady retirement income, and had purchased two annuities. Each in the amount of $50,000. Each daughter... 
by David Edwards | Apr 18, 2022 | Asset Protection, Elder Care Advising
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,... 
by David Edwards | Apr 8, 2022
Probate ESTATE PLANNING After the Loss Of A Loved One: Probate and Estate Administration Have you just lost a loved one? On top of the grieving and loss, there are legal and financial details to deal with. Sometimes a lot of details. Where do you turn for help? We... 
by David Edwards | Mar 31, 2022 | Estate Planning
Unfortunately, printing a will from the internet and filling in the blanks does not create an effective estate plan. It’s best if you take some time to educate yourself about the estate planning process, and that includes estate planning pitfalls to avoid. Here...