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Jan. 1-March 31: Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period

Posted on January 10, 2023

If you are enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan but would like to make a change, you can likely take advantage of the Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period. 

This Open Enrollment Period occurs each year between January 1 and March 31.

What Is Medicare vs. Medicare Advantage?
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Does Power of Attorney End at Death?

Posted on January 3, 2023

A power of attorney is a powerful planning document that enables you (the principal) to give another person (the agent or attorney-in-fact) the power to act for you while you are alive.

Because it is often prepared in the context of estate planning, many believe it gives their...

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When Should You Start Helping With Your Parents’ Finances?

Posted on October 31, 2022

It is tough to know when you should step in and help your parents with their finances. You may go back and forth about when to take over. Deciding whether your parents still have the cognitive ability to manage their money is a difficult call to make. A recent report reveals why...

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Estate Planning After Divorce

Posted on October 24, 2022

So, you’re officially divorced. In starting this new chapter of life, you should update your estate planning documents as soon as possible. You may no longer be legally married, but divorce does not automatically remove your prior spouse from your will, trust, or beneficiary designations. Here are some items to consider updating:

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3 Tips When Including Caregivers in Your Estate Planning

Posted on October 19, 2022

November will mark National Family Caregivers Month. You may have a caregiver in your life to whom you wish to bestow your gratitude by designating them as an heir in your estate plan. Whether your caregiver is your own child — or a niece, nephew, grandchild, godchild, stepchild, or even a caregiver...

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Be Cautious of Generic Health Care Proxy Forms

Posted on October 18, 2022

Doctors, nurses, and hospital staff work hard to care for their patients when they are sick or hurt. However, even when a procedure is done to save a patient’s life, a hospital cannot act without patient consent. If a patient cannot speak for themselves and express their wishes, the hospital relies on...

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5 Smart Estate Planning Strategies for High-Net-Worth Families

Posted on October 13, 2022

If you are a high-net-worth individual, it’s essential to have a comprehensive estate plan in place. However, every family’s circumstances are unique, and there is no one-size-fits-all solution for estate planning.

Below are five estate planning strategies that may be right for you:

1. Make Sure...

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Utilizing a 1031 Exchange to Avoid Capital Gains Taxes

Posted on October 12, 2022

If you are planning to leave an investment property to loved ones, a 1031 exchange may be a helpful estate planning tool for you. Because these exchanges allow you to defer taxes or limit taxes owed at the time of a sale, you can use the money that would have been spent...

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Resources to Help With End-of-Life Care

Posted on October 11, 2022

No one wants to think about our death or the death of a loved one. The reality is that death is inevitable, so preparing for end-of-life decisions is essential. Over the past few years, especially with the COVID-19 pandemic, we have all been reminded about life’s fragility.

When you...

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Who Are Parties to an Estate?

Posted on October 4, 2022

When people pass away, their assets go through probate — a legal process that distributes the person’s assets after death. The parties to an estate are the people involved in the probate process.

Although not technically a party to the estate, the deceased person — called the testator or...

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