Consider a common set of circumstances for an elder law planner concerning the Medicaid five-year look back period for transfers. The family attorney set up a Medicaid Asset Protection Trust for ...

That means two things. First, you could legitimately move half the money into another account for your son, preferably with your husband's knowledge. Second, if you die before your husband, he will ...

Craig Associates, PC, the downtown Asheville firm led by attorney Christopher M. Craig, has been awarded Gold in the Law Firm category of the Best of Asheville 2024 awards, earning the distinction of ...

Consulting with an estate planning attorney who is also familiar with Medicaid and estate administration can help you craft a ...

DROs can pertain to life insurance policies, as well. Irrevocability is a common stipulation, requiring one spouse to keep their ex as their beneficiary. This tends to occur more frequently when the ...

New data shows how unmet basic needs, like safety, mental health care, and shelter, leave homeless youth vulnerable to ...

Irrevocable trusts have long been a valuable arrow in the quiver of the high-net-worth estate planner. An irrevocable trust can provide ...

Learn the benefits and drawbacks of using trusts versus outright gifts when passing assets to your children or grandchildren.

This guide explores the ideal scenarios, pros and cons for revocable and irrevocable trusts.

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Many Idaho residents considering estate planning wonder whether a revocable living trust will shield their assets from ...

Northern Trust commented on the results of the Federal Reserve’s 2025 Comprehensive Capital Analysis and Review (CCAR).