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Pop Artist Robert Indiana’s Estate May Not Be Sorted Out for a Long Time

December 13, 2018
/ Asset Protection Current Affairs Estate Planning No More Fears Tax Wills & Trusts
/ By Dennis Brislawn

Pop artist Robert Indiana had a simple wish: He wanted to transform his island home into a museum to preserve and show his art collection to the public. The reality is far more complicated

Caretaking for an Elderly Relative Comes with a Cost…Both in Time and Money

December 11, 2018
/ Current Affairs Estate Planning No More Fears Wills & Trusts
/ By Dennis Brislawn

You can’t put a price on filial affection, but the cost of being responsible for a parent or grandparent may run a lot higher than you’d expect

How Do You Want to Be Remembered?

December 7, 2018
/ Asset Protection Current Affairs Estate Planning No More Fears Tax Wills & Trusts
/ By Dennis Brislawn

Think about how you want your legacy to live on. Do you want to donate to charity, ensure your children and family are taken care of or pay for your grandchildren’s school expenses

Getting Ready to Fly South? Estate Planning and Snowbirds

December 5, 2018
/ Asset Protection Estate Planning No More Fears Tax Wills & Trusts
/ By Dennis Brislawn

Because the laws governing estate planning and Medicaid benefits differ from state to state, it is advisable that you have your documents reviewed by an attorney in both states to ensure that they comply with the laws in both places

Celebrities Make the Same Estate Planning Mistakes “Normal” People Do…Just Bigger

December 3, 2018
/ Asset Protection Estate Planning Film Music No More Fears Wills & Trusts
/ By Dennis Brislawn

As if dying isn’t bad enough, imagine your ex (your no-good, lying, cheating ex!) rolling in all the money you left behind. Your beloved family could also be fighting it out in court to get what they can. Time to update your estate plan, right

Do You Know How Many Different Retirement Systems are Available?

November 29, 2018
/ Current Affairs Estate Planning No More Fears Tax Wills & Trusts
/ By Dennis Brislawn

Retirement seems quite simple in theory. However, those approaching retirement are often caught by surprise, by the complex nature of Medicare, Social Security or other retirement benefits

Probate May Not Always be a Bad Thing

November 27, 2018
/ Asset Protection Estate Planning No More Fears Tax Wills & Trusts
/ By Dennis Brislawn

Each person must understand their own financial and family situation to determine the best estate planning approach for them

How Your Adult Children Can Help You Plan for Retirement

November 23, 2018
/ Asset Protection Estate Planning No More Fears Tax Wills & Trusts
/ By Dennis Brislawn

Your adult children may be busy with their careers, raising families and carving out their own paths. However, they may also want to assist with your retirement plans

The Retirement Risk No One Wants to Discuss

November 21, 2018
/ Estate Planning No More Fears Tax Wills & Trusts
/ By Dennis Brislawn

Don’t dodge the long-term care talk. Paying for long-term care can be a costly and complex undertaking, if you’re unprepared.”

Experts Say to NOT rely on Social Security for Your Retirement

November 19, 2018
/ Estate Planning No More Fears Tax Wills & Trusts
/ By Dennis Brislawn

Millions of seniors depend on Social Security to provide a large amount of their retirement income. Therefore, it’s natural to bank on those benefits, when planning for your own retirement.