Report: Planning for America’s Aging Population
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Administration for Community Living has released a report outlining a framework aimed at enhancing quality of life for older Americans.
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The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Administration for Community Living has released a report outlining a framework aimed at enhancing quality of life for older Americans.
Many people think that estate plans may be for someone else, but certainly not them. Here are 11 compelling reasons to set up an estate plan, no matter what your age or net worth.
Sound estate planning can make the probate process run efficiently and smoothly, protecting your estate’s value and legacy and preserving your family’s well-being. An attorney can help mitigate the risks.
After much anticipation, the Treasury Department and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) have issued final regulations relating to the 10-year required minimum distribution (RMD) rule for people who inherit individual retirement account (IRA) assets.
Each year, the Administration on Aging releases its Profile of Older Americans. Understanding this data on older adults can help seniors and their families plan for the future.
Avoid making these common mistakes that can rapidly affect your inheritance and future plans.
Professional estate planning considers eventual probate and estate administration to avoid common problems. However, should disputes arise, an experienced litigator can protect and guide you in probate court.
Some people may wish to decline life-saving treatment if facing a terminal illness. Others opt to seek out a physician’s assistance in dying. Acting to end life before its natural course has run poses grave moral issues for many.
Estate planning for blended families is key to a smooth inheritance process, especially since probate rules and intestate succession law do not treat step and biological children the same when it comes to inheriting.
Research by the American College of Financial Services sheds light on the need for improvements in retirement financial literacy. The overall retirement income literacy score was just 31 percent — a failing grade.
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