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16

Sep

Capacity and the Window That Closes: Why Estate Planning Has a Deadline

A dementia diagnosis does not automatically end a parent’s ability to sign estate planning documents in California. But…

09

Sep

The 30-Month Lookback: Why Last Year’s Gift Could Cost You Five Years From Now

Most families assume the Medi-Cal lookback clock starts running the day they make a gift. It does not,…

08

Sep

Passing Down the Family Home

For most families, the home is the most valuable gift they will ever leave and the one most…

02

Sep

Why Medicare Won’t Pay for Alzheimer’s Care (And What Will)

Medicare pays for the hospital stay and a limited period of rehabilitation — not the years of daily…

01

Sep

Protect Your Legacy from Three Key Expenses During Great Wealth Transfer

As trillions of dollars are expected to pass from one generation to the next, taxes, long-term care costs…

25

Aug

“I Visited My Mom This Summer and Something Was Different” — What to Do Next

You came back from a summer visit knowing something had changed. Here is what to do in the…

25

Aug

Inheritance Lessons to Learn From Ted Turner’s Passing

The passing of a high-profile individual often brings renewed attention to estate planning. While every family is different,…

24

Aug

Why Young People Also Need Estate Plans

Turning 18 makes a legal adult out of a child overnight in the U.S. However, most families don't…

22

Aug

You May Already Have an Estate Plan, but You May Not Like It

If you own anything—a home, a car, a savings account, even a pet—you already have an estate plan.…

21

Aug

Home Health Services Can Help You Age in Place With Confidence

More older adults are choosing to remain in their own homes as they age. Home health services can…

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