As the vaccine becomes more available, the top concern among Americans is shifting away from COVID-19 and back to a more familiar stressor - money. A new study found that 145 million Americans are worried about their finances and say they cannot afford another year like 2020. Concern about money problems shot up 15% over...
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The Importance of Keeping Your Financial Information in Order
Preparing and organizing your financial information for when you are no longer capable will bring peace of mind to you today and relieve your loved ones' burden in the future. It will ensure proper management of your financial situation and afford control over your end of life and legacy. The goal is to make and...
Read MoreHow a South Carolina Attorney Can Help with Pandemic Uncertainty
We have vaccines, however the rollout has been slower than expected. COVID 19 is raging throughout many states. So how do we continue to maintain strong mental health during the next several months after enduring so much already? The human being is hardwired to evaluate risks that can interfere with our wellbeing. However, these evolved...
Read MoreWhat Are the Risks of Do-It-Yourself Estate Plan Documents?
Can You Do Estate Planning Yourself? We hear this question all the time: “Can’t I just grab a will off the internet, do a transfer-on-death deed for my land, put my kids on my bank account, and be done with my estate plan?” It’s just not a good idea. For the plan to work as...
Read MoreHow COVID-19 Can Change Your Healthcare Directives
Coronavirus has left little untouched, especially when it comes to our values and priorities- most specifically our health. The little COVID-19 clinical information relating to treatment options and likely outcomes based on personal health history should lead all of us to the same conclusion; hope for the best, be prepared for the worst. If you...
Read MoreUnderstanding End of Life Planning for Your Loved One
We lawyers prepare powers-of-attorney documents so that when our clients can no longer act for themselves, the documents will convey on other trusted people the authority to act on our clients’ behalf. But when it comes to actually using those documents at the time of a healthcare crisis, clear and powerful documents are just the...
Read MoreWhat Happens to My Car Loan – And My Car - If I File for Bankruptcy?
Filing for bankruptcy doesn’t mean you’re going to lose everything. In fact, filing bankruptcy is a great way to protect yourself and your assets. In many cases, this legal status will even let you keep a property on which you’re still making loan payments. One of the biggest questions people have when considering bankruptcy is:...
Read MoreThe Importance of Discussing Finances and Estate Planning with Your Aging Parents
As your parents age, it is essential that you have conversations with them about their finances. To broach the topic, you might bring up current events like the coronavirus pandemic, its effect on economic conditions, and how it relates to the security of their financial future. The conversation should come from a calming place of...
Read MorePreparing for When You and Your Loved One Need Caregiving
Family systems have a natural habit of stepping in to provide health care to their aging relatives. The love and care many adult children receive growing up become reciprocal, particularly in the case of their aging parents. But with the advent of longer lives, it is not atypical that a senior parent may still be...
Read MoreUnderstanding When Medicaid Crisis Planning is Appropriate?
Medicaid is a joint federal and state program available to individuals who meet certain asset requirements that help them pay for long-term care (LTC) costs. Long-term care often creates devastating financial impacts on Americans, particularly the elderly, and for those family members who lose hours of income (and more) while providing care for their loved...
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