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What To Know About Special Needs Trusts - If you need to provide for someone who's physically or mentally disabled or chronically ill but don't want to jeopardize his or her public assistance disability benefits, creating a special needs trust is a popular strategy. Usually, such programs as Social …
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Weave Charity Into Your Estate Plan - According to the current rules and regulations, people who are both retired and at least 70 1/2 years old are eligible to donate upwards of $50,000 from their individual retirement accounts to charitable causes. Now, charitable gift annuities offer benefits …
Elder Care for Seniors Without Family - The population of aging seniors without family caregivers is growing. It is estimated that 22% of Americans 65 years and older are in danger of being, or already are, in this situation. Women comprise most of this population. According to a recent report by …
What To Know About Prenups - Money issues are one of the leading causes of divorce. Consider a prenup as helping to build a foundation for a strong and long-lasting union. A prenup can be a wise investment, outlining your finances and thwarting a contentious divorce if the marriage doesn’t work …
Should You Add Your Children to Your Deed and Bank Accounts? - Many people believe that an easy way to avoid probate and enable your children to assist you as you age is to add your children to your bank accounts and even the deed to your home. But this strategy doesn't always work as …
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