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How to Transfer New Assets into the Name of Your Living Trust

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  The transfer of an existing checking or savings account, or one that is created in the future, can be accomplished quite easily.  Take a copy of your Certificate of Trust to the new accounts department of your bank or savings and loan and request that the accounts be set up in the name of your Living Trust.  You will then sign the new signature cards as Trustee.  You need not change the face of … [Read more...] about How to Transfer New Assets into the Name of Your Living Trust

How Often Do I Need to Update My Will?

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  Wills are one of the most basic and important estate planning documents. It is used to provide comprehensive instructions to ensure protection of your legacy. Also, Wills can stop your family from fighting over your assets, and provide clear instructions for who should be in charge of estate administration. You want to ensure you create a legally valid Will to provide instructions for the future … [Read more...] about How Often Do I Need to Update My Will?

Concerned About Being Too Sick to Make Decisions

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  It’s helpful if you can let doctors know in advance what you want to happen if you can’t speak for yourself. An advance Health Care Directive lays out who you want to speak for you and what kind of treatments you want. In this way, you are prepared before health care decisions need to be made. You can make an Advance Directive if you are 18 years or older and capable of making your own … [Read more...] about Concerned About Being Too Sick to Make Decisions

Concerned About Being Too Sick to Make Decisions?

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Why Mediciad Eligibility Matters If You Need Nursing Home Care

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Medicaid eligibility is essential if you need nursing home care in the state of Maryland. In Maryland, the average annual cost of a semi-private room in a nursing home is $101,379. For a private room, you can expect to spend an average cost of around $110,230, according to the Genworth Financial 2015 Cost of Care Survey. Most insurance won't pay for this when you need care, so you could end up … [Read more...] about Why Mediciad Eligibility Matters If You Need Nursing Home Care

Why Medicaid Eligibility Matters If You Need Nursing Home Care (Audio)

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Do Young People Need Estate Planning?

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  When we hear the term “estate planning”, one often thinks it is something done by their parents or the elder generation. Also, many contemplate whether planning is even necessary, as they do not believe they have enough in way of assets, or the adage that I am too young for anything to happen to me. Society moves faster every day and it is essential for people of all ages to plan and ensure … [Read more...] about Do Young People Need Estate Planning?

What Should I Do With My Inheritance?

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  Were you recently notified that you will be receiving an inheritance? If so, an inheritance can come hand-in-hand with conflicting emotions. An inheritance follows the death of a loved one, and especially in the event of a sudden or unexpected loss, may cause you to experience the grief that comes with it. On the other hand, an inheritance can often mean financial freedom for the recipient. A … [Read more...] about What Should I Do With My Inheritance?