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- Jul 25
After My First Meeting, I Was So Relieved
When my mom went into rehab after having a stroke, I was told that I should see an elder care lawyer to protect Mom’s assets...
- Apr 14
Finding Love Later in Life
When people get married later in life, the glow of love can often blind them to important estate planning matters.
- Mar 7
Will You Make These Common Asset Protection Mistakes?
Will you waste money and time because you fall for myths and misconceptions?
- Jan 7
Is It Possible to Live Too Frugally During Retirement?
Yes, it is, says Matt Fellowes, CEO of United Income, in a recent report.
- Jan 6
Could you be on the hook for your parents’ nursing home bill?
Being held responsible for your parent’s nursing home bill is a scenario that few people think about. Caould it happen to you?
- Jan 6
Why You Need to Worry about Asset Protection Planning
Many people I talk to believe that only the ultra-wealthy need an asset protection plan. Nothing could be farther from the truth.
- Jan 6
Programs Offer Property Tax Relief for Elderly, Disabled and Veterans
Growth has resulted in higher property values throughout Middle Tennessee. Though this has created more home equity for...
- Dec 4, 2021
What Can the 1% Teach the Rest of Us about Aging?
If you have fears about growing older, consider taking a page from the Super Rich playbook to tackle them.
- Dec 1, 2021
Have You Discovered Our Podcast?
Have you discovered the AGING STARTS NOW podcast? It's a great way to learn how to plan for the realities of growing older.
- Oct 27, 2021
Caught in a Data Breach? Do These Things Now.
It seems like every day there's another data breach. Every incident is a terrifying reminder of just how easy it is for our personal...
- Mar 16, 2020
Beware the Coronavirus Scams
As the nation faces the current CORONAVIRUS concern, scammers are already finding ways to take advantage of us.
- Mar 13, 2020
Getting to Know the SECURE Act
The SECURE Act is the most far reaching and impactful legislation affecting retirement accounts in decades.
- Jan 21, 2020
Beware the New Twist on an Old Scam
Criminals trying to pull the Social Security scam on seniors aren't just using robocalls. They're now sending letters.
- Jan 5, 2020
GUEST COLUMN: Consider an Uninsured Motorist Umbrella Policy
Considering what’s at stake, spending a little extra to protect the ones you love is well worth the coin.
- Sep 23, 2019
TennCare Changes: What You Need to Know
Funding Pooled Trust no longer an option; spousal IRAs must be annuitized
- Jun 3, 2019
Will a Medicaid Block Grant Harm Tennessee Seniors?
The move to radically restructure TennCare by turning it into a block grant program continues to advance. What will this mean?
- Apr 17, 2019
Smart Ways to Build a Moat Around Your Wealth
take steps to protect the assets you’ve worked so hard to build. Otherwise, you may jeopardize your family's financial security.
- Mar 5, 2019
Umbrella Policies: Essential for Estate Planning
one component of an asset protection plan that is often overlooked or underused—even by the affluent—is the umbrella policy.
- Dec 16, 2018
VA Changes Complicate Qualification Process
Changes in eligibility requirements have created two new hurdles that veterans and their families must clear in order to qualify.
- Dec 4, 2018
Stay Safe When Shopping Online
The IRS reminds holiday shoppers to protect their tax and financial data from identity thieves.
- Mar 29, 2018
Medicaid Eligibility FAQs
Certified Elder Law Attorney Barbara McGinnis answers frequently-asked questions about qualifying for this important government benefit.
- Mar 29, 2018
Special Needs Trusts FAQs
Certified Elder Law Attorney Barbara Boone McGinnis answers frequently-asked questions about Special Needs Trusts.
- Mar 29, 2018
EQUIFAX BREACH: Do These Things Now
The Equifax data breach is a terrifying reminder of just how easy it is for our personal information to get into the hands of criminals.