Atlanta CPA, E. Dennis Bridges, Answers Today’s Question about Family Finances
Question: Help – we need to get on the right financial path before it is too late! My husband and I are in our early 60s and find ourselves wrestling with a host of financial issues, including elder care and estate planning as well as retirement planning. Can you provide us with some financial tips? Continue reading
Published December 6, 2013 by The Foundation of the Tennessee and Memphis Conferences of the United Methodist Church
The living trust is becoming quite a popular estate planning strategy. It costs more than a will, but includes many features that are helpful during life and in your estate. Let’s review some of the basic principles of the living trust. Continue reading
Published October 24, 2014 by The United Methodist Foundation of the Tennessee and Memphis Conferences
Business Owner passed away on April 5, 1976, with an estate of $2.5 billion. Many people appeared claiming, “I am Business Owner’s heir” and submitted wills with themselves as beneficiaries. The court finally determined seven years later that none of the wills were valid and split the estate among 22 of the decedent’s cousins. The costs and fees to lawyers during administration of Business Owner’s estate were in the millions of dollars. Continue reading
-Don L. Rosenberg, Attorney and Counselor The Center for Elder Law Troy, Michigan, An ElderCare Matters Partner, posted this article on the ElderCare Matters website
Unfortunately, there are many different kinds of elder neglect and abuse. When you have a loved one who needs care, the last thing you want to worry about is whether this family member is being hurt or neglected in a nursing home, assisted living, or other care facility. Sadly, this issue has become of increasing importance across Michigan and throughout the county. Personal injuries, malpractice, and inadequate care and supervision are increasing in magnitude as the elderly population increases.
Pet trusts have become more and more popular over the years as senior pet owners are looking for ways to ensure their pets will be well cared for when they’re not longer able to do the caring.
Here are sine tips to help you get stated.
