A qualified personal residence trust (QPRT) is an irrevocable trust used to achieve estate and gift tax savings. The basic idea behind a QPRT is to transfer the equity in a qualified residence out of a person’s estate and to their heirs while reaping lower transfer tax consequences.

It is easy to burn out when you are responsible for providing full-time care to an aging or disabled loved one. In some cases, caregiver burnout can result in resentment toward the individual they care for, despite their love for them.

The fact is, we all need a break...

When people make wills, they nominate someone to handle their estates and carry out their wishes after passing away. These individuals are known as personal representatives, administrators, executors, or executrixes.

Executor vs. Executrix

An executrix is a female executor. Trix is a Latin suffix designating...

People create wills to establish what happens to their money and assets when they pass away. In these estate planning documents, they can name beneficiaries – individuals who will receive money, other assets, or specific bequests like sentimental items upon the person’s death.

Are Beneficiaries Heirs?

A power of attorney is among one of the most important incapacity planning documents you can have. It designates someone you trust with taking care of your affairs if you become unable to do so.

In a power of attorney, you give one or more trusted people of...

It is an unpleasant thought, but death is a reality we all must face. One way to cope with the loss of a loved one is to be prepared for their final send-off. Funerals are expensive. For Medicaid recipients and their families, it is unlikely they will have the money to cover...

Many options are available for those planning where to live and receive care during their retirement years.

Independent living communities are for healthy, active older adults. Assisted living facilities suit those who need help with activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing, preparing meals, and medication management. Skilled...

An executor is a person or entity you choose to carry out your last wishes outlined in your will. Your executor should be someone you trust is responsible enough to manage your estate after you pass away.

Choosing an executor is a big decision when it comes to estate...

Every three months, those with original Medicare receive a claims statement called a Medicare Summary Notice.

As Medicare.gov explains, this notification describes all the services or supplies that providers or suppliers attributed to Medicare during the preceding three months. The document shows how much of each payment Medicare...

Recent news stories may have made you aware of the “step-up in basis” and the current administration’s desire to eliminate or adjust it.

If you are considering engaging in estate planning or you may be inheriting assets, it is important to understand what the step-up in basis is...