Why Should My Power of Attorney be Effective Immediately
Melissa, I’ve heard that my Power of Attorney should be effective immediately – as soon as I sign it – rather than it taking effect …
Transferring The Home to My Kids
James, I know that I want my children to get the home and land when I die, so why not just give them a deed …
Taxes and Trust
Lindsey, I’m interested in a living trust, but everyone keeps telling me that a trust will make my income taxes go up. Is this true? …
Can Mom Pay Me To Care For Her
Melissa, I am spending roughly 25 hours per week at my mother’s house caring for her, which means I am only able to work about …
Explain What Types of Trusts Are Out There
James, I was talking with a friend at church she and her husband just made a family Trust. Is that different from a living trust? …
Do We Have To Spend Down To Nothing?
Justin, Last month my mom admitted my dad to a nursing home. Medicare has been covering the charges so far, but she just got word …
I Created a Trust—Now Am I Protected?
Justin, I recently worked with an attorney to create an estate plan centered on a trust. Can I relax? Am I protected now? – Tim …
How Can I Avoid Probate Court?
Justin, when you designate that an annuity or an IRA is to pay at death to a specific person rather than to a trust, is …
We Didn’t Plan for This. Now What?
Justin, My husband is currently in rehab. When that’s over, we’re almost sure he won’t be able to come home – long-term care in a …
What Do I Need Besides a Will?
Justin, When our children were young, my wife and I set up basic wills to make sure they were taken care of if anything happened …