Oakland Raiders owner and former head coach Al Davis is famous for a lot of things, including his quote, “We don’t take what the defense gives us; we take whatever the hell we want.” Mr. Davis has gone on to his eternal rewards, leaving his family to face an adversary that is more intimidating than the Raiders in their glory years. But there is good news for the rest of us. Even when you are up against the IRS, there are ways to, in Mr. Davis’ immortal words, “Just win, Baby!”
Posts Categorized: Asset Preservation
What does the Debt Ceiling Deal mean for Seniors?
The U.S. Debt Ceiling was raised before the magical August 2 deadline amid great hand-wringing and “the sky is falling” rhetoric out of our nation’s capitol. Despite the tireless efforts of our tireless representatives, our stock market still plunged, and global markets followed suit. Making sense out of the baloney sandwich we have just been fed is tricky.
Joint bank accounts can be a bad idea
Think twice before you put somebody else’s name on on your bank accounts. Using trusts or powers of attorney can give you the flexibility you want without exposing your assets to unnecessary risk.
Hiring a Caregiver is Trickier than You Think
You might be surprised at what a Pandora’s Box you can encounter when you hire a caregiver. Getting a little expert guidance will go a long way toward avoiding financial and legal problems.
Easy come . . . easy go. Would my beneficiaries behave differently?
A sudden windfall can be a blessing or a curse. It pays to structure inheritances carefully so that the people we intend to bless will be blessed indeed.
Fundamental Estate Planning
For many of us, estate planning is an uncomfortable subject. That’s understandable, but there are adverse consequences to avoiding it.
Beware Bargain Estate Plans
By not paying for what you really need, you can end up paying too much for a bargain-basement estate plan. This article gives you 12 questions to ask before engaging an estate planning attorney.
IRA Do’s and Dont’s
A recent Morningstar Advisors article outlines some estate planning strategies to take maximum advantage of your IRA’s tax-saving benefits.
Big Break for Family Businesses
Families now have the chance to pass a substantial stake in their businesses to the next generation—even before handing over the reins. But transferring ownership can raise complicated succession and estate-planning issues that families need to address before giving away so much as a share of stock.
Is there a legal way to protect any of my elderly parents’ assets and have Medicare/Medicaid pay for extended nursing home care in the event it is necessary?
Here is another featured question from the ElderCareMatters website. It deals with Medicaid qualification.