MY GRANDSON WAS JUST DIAGNOSED WITH ASD.
What can I do to ensure he is protected today, tomorrow and beyond my life? Today you can love him and reach out to his parents to let them know they have your full support. One in 88 children born…
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I MET WITH A LAWYER THE OTHER WEEK AND FELT LIKE A SQUARE PEG BEING JAMMED INTO A ROUND HOLE.
How does one work with a lawyer? Interesting analogy. The best way to have a successful relationship with your attorney is: First, select an attorney that focuses his or her practice in the area of law you need help. Check…
MY LIFE INSURANCE POLICY WILL BARELY COVER MY FUNERAL
When I die who or what process will be used to pay my debts? When we die a new legal entity emerges, called a “Decedent’s Estate”. Sometimes all assets are held jointly with a spouse and the spouse voluntarily takes…
I HAVE AN IRA AND DEPEND ON IT FOR RETIREMENT INCOME
But as my largest asset I want to be sure I can leave it to my three children and avoid probate. What should I do? Individual retirement accounts or IRAs were often overlooked or disregarded when estate planning was undertaken,…
ARE PET TRUSTS ALLOWED IN SOUTH CAROLINA? IF SO, WHAT CAN YOU TELL ME ABOUT THEM.
Actually 46 states now allow pet trusts, including South Carolina, but you can’t leave monies and assets directly to the pet. A decade ago only 4 states allowed pet trusts. In December of 2011, 94-year-old Italian heiress Maria Assunta, who…
I’M PUTTING TOGETHER MY NEW YEAR RESOLUTIONS AND WONDERED WHAT YOU THOUGHT I SHOULD INCLUDE ABOUT DISABILITY, ELDER LAW AND ESTATE PLANNING.
Here is my list of favorites: Disclaimer: Information contained in this column is meant to be of general information on frequently asked questions concerning disability, elder law, estate planning and probate law, and does not contain specific legal advice to…
AS A SINGLE MOM IN MY 40’S I’M EMBARRASSED TO SAY I’VE DONE NOTHING ABOUT ESTATE PLANNING.
A recent medical scare has caused me to pause and now consider planning a priority. Any words of wisdom before I do a will? About 73% of parents have no will and some that do are unaware that their kids…
I HAVE AN IRA AND DEPEND ON IT FOR RETIREMENT INCOME
But as my largest asset I want to be sure I can leave it to my three children and avoid probate. What should I do? Individual retirement accounts or IRAs were often overlooked or disregarded when estate planning was undertaken,…
MY HUSBAND AND I GAVE SOME OF OUR LAND TO BUILD A HOME AND RECENTLY LOANED MONEY TO PAY OFF OUR SON’S MORTGAGE.
He and his wife have made no effort to pay us back. They are both in good health and employed, but always say they are short of money. When we brought up the subject our son, an only child, indicated…
I AM 57, SINGLE AND APPLYING FOR SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY. ANY SUGGESTIONS?
Here are 10 tips that can help anyone applying for disability. 1. Know which SSA disability program(s) you qualify for. Have you worked enough quarters to draw off your own earning record? (DIB) But even if you haven’t worked enough quarters…