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Does your estate plan include your pets?

Many people (including us) think of their pets as members of their family. They are an important part of our lives, and they hold an important place in our hearts. Nonetheless, very few people provide for their pets in their estate plans. Most often, the subject never comes up in discussions with the attorney preparing […]

BABY BOOMERS, ROBOTS & CAREGIVER SHORTAGES

Understanding the effects of the relative size of the Baby Boom compared to preceding and succeeding age groups is essential to anticipating the demand for long-term services and support and the potential availability of family care in the future. And then I learned about Linda. At first, Linda doesn’t seem like the sort of career […]

Americans Falling Woefully Short on Retirement Savings

What It Means for You and What You Need to Do About It A new study estimates that more than 90 percent of working-age households in the U.S. are not saving enough for retirement. And about 45 percent have nothing saved. In addition, the National Institute on Retirement Security study found that the median retirement […]

Elder Law Minute: Correction If You’re Married & Over 65, Your Wills Are Probably Wrong

A correction to the previous video “If You’re Married & Over 65, Your Wills Are Probably Wrong.” Wes Coulson explains the difference between leaving everything to each other and for each other. Hi, I’m Wes Coulson and this is your Elder Law Minute. I kind of messed up last week, so I’m going to ask […]

Elder Law Minute: Income Tax Tips for Charitable Giving

Wes Coulson discusses income tax tips for giving to charity and how you can get the most out of your charitable contributions. Through planning, there are ways to save on your taxes when making charitable donations. Hi, I’m Wes Coulson and this is your Elder Law Minute. You probably already know that you get a […]