Why would I want a Trust?

Why would I want a Trust?

Benefits The benefit of a Trust is to protect your family and assets, and to ease the process of settling your estate. A Trust is simply a set of instructions. The instructions explain what you want to happen with your estate for beneficiaries, debts, and taxes. It...
Why would I want a Trust?

You might be in a pickle if…

You deed your house to the kids. We have heard people say they want the kids to get their house, so they will sign the deed over to the kids. Then no one else can get it. Here is the problem- if you need TennCare or Medicaid, there is a five year “look back” period....
Why would I want a Trust?

What Do You Do When Mama Needs a Nursing Home But Refuses To Go?

Caring for an aging parent can be challenging. It is hard to feed your parents, change their diapers, bathe them, and clean their house. You love them but providing in home care for them while juggling your own home, job and children can have an ill effect on your own...
You DO Have Control of the Future

You DO Have Control of the Future

Have family disharmony or money challenges ever caused you a restless night? Have you pondered your financial future, imagined ‘worst case scenarios’, and felt hopeless? We may not be able to offer family counseling, pandemic predictions, may not have a crystal ball...
Virtual Estate Planning

Virtual Estate Planning

2020 has been a very challenging year with new health concerns related to COVID-19 and its impact on everyday life.  Naturally, this increased emphasis on health and safety may prompt related questions about estate and long term care planning, but you may assume that...
Planning for a Parent to Stay at Home

Planning for a Parent to Stay at Home

Tips for Selecting an In-Home Care Provider There may come a time when your parent is no longer safe living at home due to physical or emotional/social concerns. Instead of moving Mom or Dad to an assisted living or nursing home, in-home care can provide a solution...