Though many people don’t feel as though estate plans are for them, they may not realize how beneficial having an estate plan is. Elderlawanswers.com makes a compelling case for why creating an estate plan is important. Take a look at the following list to understand the value of estate planning, and get started on one [...]
The Sacramento County Superior Court of California just awarded his largest amount in elder abuse damages in the county’s history. After the death of a 79 year old tenant in a local nursing home, approximately $30 million in compensatory and punitive damages was awarded. The tenant had mild dementia, and was relocated to the home [...]
While still alive, many parents and grandparents wish to pass their wealth on to their children or grandchildren: these gifts are also a good way to decrease a taxable estate. In 2010, you can give a child or grandchild $13,000 a year without the subsequent incurring taxes, but you may not want the child directly [...]
