by Kelly Law Firm | May 12, 2022 | Blog, Estate Planning
End-of-life planning can expose oversights surrounding ownership of assets. Owning property jointly with your spouse can create creditor protections and efficiencies when the property is transferred upon the first spouse’s death. Additionally, while it may seem...
by Kelly Law Firm | May 1, 2022 | Blog, Estate Planning
Seventy percent (70%) of people age 65 will need to plan for disability and long-term care before the end of their life. A private room in a nursing home costs more than $100,000 a year! And a home health aide costs more than $50,000 a year. You can use Genworth to...
by Kelly Law Firm | Apr 27, 2022 | Blog, Estate Planning, Myth
“I don’t have enough assets to need an Estate Plan.” This estate planning myth comes from the focus of so many attorneys and financial advisers on estate tax, which may not be an issue unless your estate surpasses $12.06 million, a problem many of us...
by Kelly Law Firm | Apr 10, 2022 | Blog, Estate Planning
Do you or a loved one have a child receiving Medicaid, Social Security, or any other form of government assistance? If so, a disabled beneficiary is at risk of becoming disqualified to receive benefits after they receive an inheritance! Don’t Worry Though, You...
by Kelly Law Firm | Mar 28, 2022 | Blog, Estate Planning
Do you and your spouse have children from previous relationships (AKA a blended family)? If you and your spouse do not have an Estate Plan, your children may be disinherited from receiving your assets! The State Has a Plan For You . . . but it Might Not be Best for...