Estate Planning and Preparing Your Operation to Be Passed Down
Written by David Payne – Estate Planning Attorney, Ozarks Legacy Law As featured in JRS Cattlemen’s News – November 2022 Issue See Article Those without
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What Should I Know about a Power of Attorney?
Many people have signed at least one power of attorney in their life. A power of attorney, which names a trusted family member, friend or advisor as your “attorney-in-fact” to control your assets, is meant to be used, if you are incapacitated.
How To Survive Financially after Death of Spouse?
The death of a spouse is one of the most difficult things imaginable. Besides the emotional toll, surviving spouses typically confront financial issues, which often trigger tax-related questions and consequences.
What Is a Guardianship?
My Dad has been deemed unable to make his own decisions, and he does not have a Power of Attorney. The hospital said we need to apply for guardianship. What is that?
Can a Power of Attorney Protect My Assets as I Get Older
Many people focus on only protecting their estate from probate. However, in the big picture, probate is the least of their worries.
Aging Parents Grow Stubborn and They Admit It?
Aging parents grow stubborn, and researchers are uncovering the reasons why.
What’s Long-Term Care Insurance?
According to the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP), roughly 50% of those aged 65 will need long-term care (LTC) one day. Long-term care insurance covers things not normally covered by regular medical insurance. This includes nursing home, assisted living or home care for those who need it, due to chronic conditions like dementia or other disabilities.
What are the Different Kinds of Powers of Attorney?
As you age, it is important to have your affairs in order to ensure peace of mind for you and your family. Several documents need to be in place to help your family know and carry out your wishes.
Financial Abuse Risk for Seniors Isolated by Pandemic
Each year, senior citizens lose billions of dollars to financial fraud, with the loss to individual victims averaging tens of thousands of dollars.
What are the Latest Senior Scams?
Scammers gravitate to tightened finances, like moths to a flame. To complicate matters, shelter-in-place restrictions have pushed people to make more online transactions. That means new opportunities for fraudsters to take advantage of seniors, who may be new digital accountholders.
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