Money & Law

Dividing the Estate Part 2/2

There is no question on the importance of taking steps to be sure that your parents have their legal affairs in order through wills/trusts. However, it is equally important for parents to clearly communicate with their family the details of what will happen with the estate. This can greatly reduce anxious feelings before and ease the family relationships after the parent has passed.

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Dividing the Estate Part 1/2

The road to dividing up an estate is not always smooth. In fact, some may even call it a headache. So when I saw an article titled “Their Legacy . . . Your Headache?”, it immediately caught my attention.

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Pennsylvania Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program

My state representative recently e-mailed that applications are now available for Pennsylvania’s property tax/rent rebate program. Applications are due by June 30, 2011 for the 2010 rebate. If your parents are in a low income bracket, they might be eligible for this program. The program benefits eligible Pennsylvanians who are 65 years or older, widows […]

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3 Must Have Financial Conversations

There is nothing like the money talk to bring out emotional baggage and the weakest spots in family communication. It is tricky to avoid giving the wrong impression while obtaining several key pieces of information.

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Long Term Care Planning Insurance

Everyone at some point wonders what will happen if they can no longer take care of themselves. Where will the money come from to pay for the care? The answer to this question is found when examining Long Term Care Planning. Richard Klotz of Keystone Financial Management stopped by our HOP2 group with very informative […]

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The Medi Maze: Medicare, Medigap, and Medicaid

You don’t have to be an aging parent to find yourself untangling the mystery of the three medi’s. Anyone approaching the 60’s age bracket will want to take the time to understand the ever changing world of insurance for seniors.

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