A special needs trust is a popular strategy for those who want to help someone in need without risking that the person will lose their eligibility for programs that require their income or assets to remain below a certain limit.
Here are four types of estate situations that could call for professional legal help.
While Medicaid helps pay for nursing home care, being admitted to a nursing home as a Medicaid recipient is not always easy. There are several
A spendthrift trust allows you to leave funds to a beneficiary without giving them full control over those funds.
So why should you consider a more comprehensive plan than just leaving an out-of-state vacation home in your will?
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Many people like to travel for rest, relaxation and inspiration — but there may be significant cognitive benefits as well.
The Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement (Secure) Act upended inherited IRAs for most non-spousal beneficiaries. The 10-year rule for withdrawing from inherited IRAs eliminated the ability to stretch inherited IRAs for these beneficiaries.
Only you know your capacity and willingness to serve, or the degree of need expressed by the person asking you. However, it should help to know first that if you do decide to accept, there can be help out there and second there are standard procedures and practices you can follow.
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