Compliments of the McGee Law Firm, Attorney Brandon McGee Change can be very difficult at times. A death in the family can be especially traumatic. It may feel as though the world should stop to mourn your loss, but it does not. The world still turns, day still follows night, buses and subways still run. Yet, for the family who has experienced the loss, the world may have been turned upside down. Just when grief strikes, the family has additional burdens to bear. It is helpful to have a … [Read more...] about When a Loved One Passes
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Top Questions Among First-Time Estate Planners
Are you in the process of creating an estate plan for the first time? Are you anxious to get this over with, but scared that you could make some costly mistakes along the way? You’re not alone. Creating an estate plan – especially for the first time – can bring a lot of stress to your life. However, once you make your way through the process, you’ll look back and realize that it is well worth it. Here’s the one thing you always need to remember: no stone should be left unturned. In … [Read more...] about Top Questions Among First-Time Estate Planners
ABLE Accounts Complement Special Needs Trusts
ABLE accounts are a nice, flexible way to supplement the usefulness of a Special Needs Trust. But certain limits apply. Read on to learn more. … [Read more...] about ABLE Accounts Complement Special Needs Trusts
Taking Care of Rover After You’re Gone
Compliments of the McGee Law Firm, Attorney Brandon McGee Your pet may have been with you for years. In fact, pet ownership can likely lead to a higher life expectancy. A report by The British Journal of Health Psychology found that pet ownership resulted in lower blood pressure, lower cholesterol, and better overall health. In fact, pets may be especially helpful when you are in the greatest need. A study in Public Health Reports found the heart attack survival rate … [Read more...] about Taking Care of Rover After You’re Gone
How to Talk to Your Parents About Estate Planning
You know that you need to talk to your parents about estate planning, but for one reason or the next you’ve yet to take action. Like many people, you’re procrastinating because you don’t know what to say or how to say it. While there’s no right or wrong way to talk to your parents about estate planning – as it’s based largely on your relationship – there are some things you can do to improve the likelihood of connecting in a manner that puts all of you at ease. Here are three tips that can … [Read more...] about How to Talk to Your Parents About Estate Planning
Learning and Camaraderie at the Academy Summit
The Academy takes learning seriously. The Academy’s Spring Summit included numerous substantive legal education sessions, as well as sessions on marketing and law office management. The virtual conference also included opportunities for networking and fun. Read on to learn more. … [Read more...] about Learning and Camaraderie at the Academy Summit
4 Deaths, 3 Estate Planning Mistakes
Compliments of the McGee Law Firm, Attorney Brandon McGee What would you want to leave behind for your family? If your choices were A) a contentious mess, or B) a well-coordinated estate plan, you would choose option B, right? All too many of us end up with option A. In fact, a recent national survey discovered that only 44% of Americans have a simple Will, much less a well-coordinated estate plan. This is a story of four best friends from school: Charlie, Keith, Mike, and … [Read more...] about 4 Deaths, 3 Estate Planning Mistakes
How to Comfort a Parent Who Needs Nursing Home Care
There may come a point when you need to help your parent find a nursing home. It’s not something you look forward to, but if it’s in their best interest you must take immediate action. But here’s the problem: even if your parent knows that they require nursing home care, they may fight back. That can quickly complicate matters as they may begin to believe you’re against them. On the plus side, there are a variety of steps you can take to comfort a parent who needs nursing home care. Here … [Read more...] about How to Comfort a Parent Who Needs Nursing Home Care
Estate Planning Conference Discusses “For the 99.5% Act,” SECURE, and More
The Heckerling conference, the largest conference for Estate Planning in the country, occurred recently. Many of the thought leaders in Estate Planning and Elder Law got together and discussed recent developments and new strategies. Read on to learn more. … [Read more...] about Estate Planning Conference Discusses “For the 99.5% Act,” SECURE, and More
Preserving Your Independence
Compliments of the McGee Law Firm, Attorney Brandon McGee As we get older, it often seems that time accelerates. It seems the children were in diapers just yesterday. But, now they’ve left home and they have kids of their own. Where does the time go? Aging is a normal part of life. The infant becomes a toddler. Later the teenager becomes an adult (thankfully). Unfortunately, as we age later in life, we are no longer as able-bodied as when we were teenagers. Gradually, we all get … [Read more...] about Preserving Your Independence
