By protecting assets, you may be able to qualify for Medicaid nursing home benefits. Read these tips for protecting your assets from nursing home costs. Did you know that almost 70% of seniors will need long-term care assistance at some…
Did you know you should protect your deceased loved one from identity theft? A decedent is vulnerable to identity theft for several reasons, typically, the family is in mourning and not paying close attention to the decedent’s personal information or…
I have been named Trustee – now what? Have you been named as Trustee of a loved one’s trust or perhaps the Personal Representative? Do you know what to do or where to turn? Administration of a trust or an…
We recently reviewed some of the FBI's Common Fraud Schemes. Senior Citizens especially should be aware of fraud schemes for the following reasons: Senior citizens are most likely to have a “nest egg,” to own their home, and/or to have excellent…
Mistake #1: Relying solely on a will or a living trust. A will takes effect only upon your death, and a living trust, although preferable in some cases, will not protect your assets from the government and nursing homes. Mistake #2:…