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How Wills and Trusts Can and Cannot Help YouCareer & FinanceWhat is estate planning and why is it crucial? This class explores the purposes for estate planning, basic plans for married couples and single individuals, and reviews wills and trusts in detail. We will also review powers of attorney, guardianships, health care directives, and the probate process. A well-planned estate will allow the maker to stay in control even in the event of disability, and will avoid probate and unnecessary fees and delays upon death.Fall/Winter 2018
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PopularHow to Pay for the Nursing Home, An Attorney's PerspectiveCareer & FinanceWe all come into the world with nothing and leave with nothing, we have all heard this. The biggest fear for most baby boomers is how to pay for the nursing home and still leave the next generation something. With ever changing estate planning laws and great increases in nursing home costs the fear is real. In today’s world you need to understand what your options are. Is long term care insurance for you? What about home care? Should I gift my money away? Would I qualify for Medicaid? What about my current Trust, does it avoid the nursing home? What is the 60 month claw back? What if my spouse goes into the nursing home and exhausts our money? We will walk through these questions and many more, including how to plan and place your assets to meet your nursing home goals.Fall/Winter 2018
