It is no secret that most companies in the United States are set up as limited liability companies for tax advantages and asset protection. Setting up a family-owned company as LLC is also a vital estate planning tool that helps distribute assets to family members....
Estate planning can be a problematic and multi-faceted undertaking. It requires an individual to make a number of difficult decisions regarding their finances as well as their future health care needs. Every individual situation is unique, and there is no...
When a person is 65 years of age or older and needs health care insurance assistance or cannot afford to pay for medical care at all, Medicaid is there to help. However, to be eligible, there are certain qualifications that a person must meet. Qualification for...
The term "irrevocable trust" is sometimes used during estate planning; however, the exact definition of this term is not always clear. An irrevocable trust is a legal agreement that enables someone to transfer their assets to another person. This type of trust cannot...
Having an estate plan is vital. It ensures that your property or assets will be easily transferred to your chosen beneficiaries after you become incapacitated. There are numerous disadvantages of not having an estate plan, and they include family feuds, the exorbitant...
You will want to name an executor or personal representative to help administer your estate after you’re gone. Most people think that a family member is the best person to perform this task. However, this may not always be the case. Estate administration is a big...
New York residents who have considerable assets will do everything they can to protect them. These assets will most likely be used to fund everything from retirement to college funds and other major expenses. One great way for New Yorkers to protect their investments...
As you go through life, you develop opinions on the type of medical care you think is appropriate for you. Whether you never go to the doctor or keep regular appointments, you have wishes for the care you prefer to receive. But if you find yourself incapacitated and...
As a small business owner, you have a hand in all your day-to-day activities. Your may not have the resources to delegate responsibilities to employees. Or you may just like to ensure that things are done properly. Either way, without you, your company would have a...
As a grandparent, you know that the love you have for your grandchild is unique. You want to do everything in your power to help them through all stages of their life. You know that you may only be around to do so when they’re young, but that’s where estate planning...
