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Estate Planning Mistakes: Improper Ownership of Assets

Estate Planning Mistakes: Improper Ownership of Assets

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...
Estate Planning Mistake: Not Planning for Disability and Long-Term Care

Estate Planning Mistake: Not Planning for Disability and Long-Term Care

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...
Myth: Estate Planning is Just for the Wealthy

Myth: Estate Planning is Just for the Wealthy

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...
Estate Planning Mistake: How to Protect a Disabled Beneficiary

Estate Planning Mistake: How to Protect a Disabled Beneficiary

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...
Yours, Mine, and Ours: Protecting the Blended Family

Yours, Mine, and Ours: Protecting the Blended Family

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...
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