long-term care insurance

Long-term Care Insurance: Why You Should Consider It As You Age

Byron T. Deese Tax Planning For Individuals, Personal Finance Leave a Comment

As baby boomers plan for retirement, there is a growing need for long-term care. At the same time, costs for nursing home care, assisted living and in-home care are growing …

when a spouse dies

Steps to Take When a Spouse Passes Away

Byron T. Deese Personal Finance Leave a Comment

Knowing what to do when a spouse passes away can make a difficult situation a little easier to navigate. Unfortunately, we have seen too many cases where the surviving partner …

Trusts

Use Trusts to Navigate Complex Inheritance and Tax Issues

Byron T. Deese Personal Finance Leave a Comment

Trusts are an excellent wealth management tool that can help you legally navigate inheritance and tax issues. Depending on your objectives, you can choose from one or more of several …

special needs trust

Special Needs Trust: What It Is and When to Use It

Michael W. Cohen, CPA, CGMA Personal Finance 1 Comment

A special needs trust should be considered by parents or other caretakers of someone with a physical or mental disability. This financial vehicle offers several benefits including – importantly – …

unclaimed money

Unclaimed Money in the Billions Awaits Rightful Owners

Alan I. Fox, CPA, CVA Tax Planning For Individuals, Personal Finance Leave a Comment

Did you know that billions of dollars are sitting unclaimed in accounts in the United States? The proper beneficiaries are not claiming their money – and many are not even …

loved ones

How to Ensure Your Loved Ones Are Cared For When You Pass Away

Michael K. Creamer, CPA, CFP®, CDFA, ADPA Personal Finance Leave a Comment

It is tragic when a client contacts us after losing a spouse; even more so when it is unexpected.  Often times, the surviving spouse was not the financial decision maker …