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Life Insurance Proceed Advice for Widows

There are many options, but the best use of the money is different for each widow and her unique circumstances.
04/28/22 • by: Vick Law, P.C.
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5 Steps to Avoid the Economic Dangers of Caregiving

If caregiving looms in your future — and it likely does if you’re a daughter, an only child or the one (if you are, you know what I mean) — take time now to protect your financial life.
04/12/22 • by: Vick Law, P.C.
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Should I Delay Claiming Social Security?

When you begin claiming affects how much money you get from the program, and once you're receiving checks, it's difficult to undo your decision.
04/08/22 • by: Vick Law, P.C.
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How Do I Protect My Children in a Second Marriage?

Who’s going to inherit on the death of one of the re-marrieds? Will this be the surviving spouse? If so, where will those inherited monies go on the second-to-die’s death?
03/30/22 • by: Vick Law, P.C.
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Does Advance Care Planning Empower Patients?

New research, published in JAMA Network Open shows that using a comprehensive approach to engage patients in Advance Care Planning (ACP) during the COVID-19 pandemic effectively improves the opportunity for ACP discussions and documentation as well as equitable healthcare delivery.
03/25/22 • by: Vick Law, P.C.
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Do You Need a Revocable or an Irrevocable Trust?

There are two main kinds of trusts: revocable and irrevocable. Many seniors planning for the future may want to place their home in a trust for their children. This is especially true if the house is paid off, and free and clear of a mortgage. However, what would happen if the home were placed in a trust and the senior then decides to sell it?
03/23/22 • by: Vick Law, P.C.
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What Happens to Parents’ Debt when They Die?

Adult children typically don’t have to pay their parents’ bills. However, there are exceptions.  Even when a child doesn’t have to pay directly, debt could reduce what they inherit.
03/04/22 • by: Vick Law, P.C.
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How to File Tax Return When Mom Passes Away

No one likes doing taxes, but the task is even more daunting when filing a return for someone who has died.
02/23/22 • by: Vick Law, P.C.
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Protect Your Spouse with a Medicaid Annuity

It’s not uncommon for older couples to reach a point when nursing home care is needed for one spouse — and the cost isn’t something they were prepared for.
02/22/22 • by: Vick Law, P.C.
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What is a Conservatorships?

Seeking a guardianship for a loved one is a decision that shouldn't be taken lightly. Here's how the process works.
02/21/22 • by: Vick Law, P.C.
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