Long-term care insurance has changed greatly over the years. Because of the upsurge of baby-boomers, long-term care insurance premiums are much higher. Many baby-boomers are either obese or disabled, and this makes the claims expensive because so many have been filed,...
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Estate planning: Special considerations for your estate
Almost everyone in Texas has probably heard about wills, trusts and estate plans. For some people, those terms are equated with a person who is wealthy or a person who has considerable assets. That, however, isn't the case. You don't have to be wealthy to have an...
Estate planning in Texas might include charitable donations
In the past, when someone was preparing their estate documents they usually left everything to family members who have been close to them. A new trend seems to be starting with estate planning that might have some people rethinking that common distribution of assets....
Veterans’ benefits with Social Security expedited in some cases
During their time in the military, veterans put their life on the line to keep our country protected. When a veteran needs help because of an injury caused in the line of duty, the United States should do everything possible to get that veteran the help they need....
Avoiding mistakes with estate planning in Texas
It is possible to make mistakes when it comes to estate planning in Texas, even if you do not intentionally try to give more to one person than another in your will, that can cause conflict with your family after you pass away. Those who are preparing their wills in...
Houston has a lot to offer eligible aging veterans
The VA Medical Center in Houston, Texas, has much to offer older veterans and surviving spouses who are unable to take care of their own needs anymore. To take advantage of these benefits, there are two important things a veteran needs. First, to meet the eligibility...
Careful long-term care planning is essential
Long-term care insurance might not be something that even middle-aged people think about, but it is something that should be considered when you are planning your estate. This insurance can help to protect you and your family from having to cover the high cost of...
Estate planning isn’t all just on paper
Have you thought about how your loved ones will deal with your estate when you are gone? Have you thought about how your loved ones will deal with your estate if you are unable to do the job yourself? These questions might have you thinking now. If so, it might be...
Veterans Administration working through veterans’ benefits claims
When a person leaves the military, it is sometimes necessary to seek Veterans' benefits. While that may seem like something that shouldn't involve a lot of hassle, lengthy waits and other issues often lead to difficulties for some veterans trying to get the benefits...
Have you named an online executor in estate planning documents?
In the past, a will typically only included physical items that heirs could touch and claim. With the Internet now commonplace in many homes, the needs of people who are going through the estate planning process are changing. Because a lot of financial documents and...