Abraham Lincoln once said, “You cannot escape the responsibility of tomorrow by evading it today.” So, are you surprised to learn that our 16th president—who also was an accomplished lawyer–died without a will? Lincoln is just one of many famous
Your Estate Plan is Not Complete Without a Power of Attorney
When you get older, you find yourself facing realities in your present that you always felt you would face further down the line. Whether they are the physical changes that your body goes through as you get older or the
Be Aware of Special Tax Advantages for Senior Citizens
The painful annual process of completing your taxes is daunting at any age, and it often does not get much easier as you leave your working years behind. The woes of tax season for senior citizens can be compounded by
Be Aware of Important Medicare Changes for 2019
For American citizens over the age of 65, access to health insurance through Medicare is a wonderful perk. Subsidized government health care can be a welcomed relief after dealing with private insurance and costly prescriptions for much of their adult
Avicii’s Lack of Estate Plan Highlights Why You Should Have a Plan in Place
When you die without a plan in place, your wishes regarding all that you leave behind are unrealized. You do not have any say in what happens to any of the property or financial assets, and those you leave behind
The Positives of Probate [Episode 63]
Attorney-CPA Joe Cordell and co-host Susan Arthur continue last week’s discussion, touching on irrevocable trusts and how the entity allows for the flexibility that many are looking for in their estate planning. They explain the features and limitations of irrevocable
Legal Aspect of Aging [Episode 43]
Attorney-CPA Joe Cordell and Susan Arthur discuss the range of legal options you may qualify for as you age. They break down some of the issues that the middle class face, in qualifying for Medicaid. Mr. Cordell also explains the