Understanding the Common Types of Trusts
There are a number of different kinds of trusts, but they fall into two basic categories: testamentary and inter vivos.
Entries by Greg Baroni
How to Divide Up Personal Possessions Without Dividing the Family
Allocating your personal possessions can be one of the most difficult tasks when creating an estate plan. To avoid family feuds after you are gone, it is important to have a plan and make your wishes clear.
Will Electronic Wills Be the New Normal?
More and more transactions are done digitally, but estate planning has lagged behind technology. That may be changing, though. Even before the coronavirus pandemic made social distancing necessary, electronic wills were gaining legitimacy.
Single? You Still Need an Estate Plan
Many people incorrectly believe that if they are single, they don’t need a will or other estate planning documents.
Medicare Open Enrollment Starts October 15: Is It Time to Change Plans?
Medicare’s Open Enrollment Period, during which you can freely enroll in or switch plans, runs from October 15 to December 7. Now is the time to start shopping around to see whether your current choices are still the best ones for you.
Nursing Home Residents Face Even Greater Barriers to Voting Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
The coronavirus pandemic has forced nursing homes to place a number of restrictions on their residents. These constraints are having the unintended consequence of making it more difficult for nursing home residents to vote.
Medicare Beneficiaries May Be Eligible for an Extra 100 days of Skilled Nursing Coverage Due to Pandemic
Medicare beneficiaries who qualified for skilled nursing facility (SNF) coverage may be eligible for an additional 100 days of coverage. Whether beneficiaries can actually get the extended coverage is another question.
The Ins and Outs of Guardianship and Conservatorship
Every adult is assumed to be capable of making his or her own decisions unless a court determines otherwise. If an adult becomes incapable of making responsible decisions, then the court will appoint a substitute decision maker.
Four Steps You Can Take to Protect Your Digital Estate
While the internet makes our lives more convenient, it also adds new complications. For example, what happens to all our online data and assets if we become disabled or die?
When Should You Update Your Estate Plan?
Once you’ve created an estate plan, it is important to keep it up to date. You will need to revisit your plan after certain key life events.