Is your LLC in your Trust? – Authored by: Collin D. Dickey It can be said that a Trust is only as good as what it holds. This is why it is imperative to consider whether you have assets that may have been left out of your Trust planning and, thus, not held within your …
How Caregivers Can Deal With Stress Related Insomnia – Authored by: Sarah Johnson Caregiving can be physically and emotionally draining, causing stress that can make it difficult to sleep well at night. Unfortunately, stress and insomnia go hand in hand. When you’re stressed, you’re more likely to have sleep difficulties, and when you’re sleep deprived, …
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Trust Amendments – Authored by: Collin D. Dickey One of the most common questions we hear from clients is, “what if I need to make a change to my Trust?” The way changes to a Trust should be made depends on what specific changes are desired and, of course, the circumstances surrounding the needed changes. …
Does your loved one need a Caretaker Agreement now to protect future Medicaid needs? – Authored by: Anisha D. Rutkowski Does your loved one need a Caretaker Agreement now to protect future Medicaid needs? Do you have a spouse or a parent who receives in-home care or care for their home provided by you or …
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Does your business need an estate plan? Authored by: Michael L. Rutkowski Planning for your death, retirement, or divorce as it relates to your business is called succession planning. Sadly, without it, it is highly unlikely that your wishes will actually happen. There are three main situations to consider; death (or incapacity), retirement, and divorce. …
Cars and Death – Authored by: Collin D. Dickey It is not uncommon for someone to pass away without thinking about what will happen to their vehicles when they are gone. But when considering your estate plan and wishes for the transfer of your assets, you should consider each asset and any unique liabilities it …
Trustee Obligations – a Beneficiary’s Perspective – Authored by: Anisha D. Rutkowski If you are a named beneficiary of a Trust, you may wonder what, if any, rights your beneficiary status gives you. First, it depends on the type of Trust. If the Trust is “revocable,” meaning the person who created the Trust can change …
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“Should you set up an LLC for a rental property?” – Authored by: Mike L. Rutkowski If you’re a first-time landlord, or even if you already own a few properties, you might be wondering if it’s worth setting up an LLC to manage your rental properties. After all, you’ve already gone through the process of finalizing a …
Beer or Wine ? – Authored by: Collin D. Dickey We all have preferences when it comes to the things we enjoy in our day-to-day lives. Perhaps you like to have a beer in the evening, or maybe you like a glass of wine with dinner. Maybe you like your coffee or tea prepared a certain …
Can you use Estate Planning to control who determines if you are “disabled?” – Authored by: Anisha D. Rutkowski The short answer is YES! It is typical to see Trust language stating that you will be considered “disabled,” and unable to make important decision for yourself, if one or two doctors come to that conclusion. …
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