What Is a Qualified Personal Residence Trust (QPRT)?
A qualified personal residence trust (QPRT) is an irrevocable trust used to achieve estate and gift tax savings. The basic idea behind a QPRT is to transfer the equity in a [...]
Limited Power of Attorney in Estate Planning
A power of attorney (POA) is a document that authorizes one or more parties (known as the “agent” or “attorney-in-fact”) to act on behalf of a person (referred to as [...]
What Is IRMAA and How Does It Affect My Medicare Premiums?
As we near retirement, we may assume that once Medicare kicks in, our medical insurance premiums will be fixed. However, many people may not realize that there are special rules regarding [...]
What Is Memory Care, and What Are Its Benefits?
Memory care is specialized care for patients living with Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, or other conditions that cause memory loss. Hospitals and nursing homes may have memory care units or a separate [...]
FEMA Assists With Funeral Expenses for Deaths Related to COVID-19
Over the course of the pandemic, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has stepped up to assist in covering funeral expenses for people in the United States who have died [...]
Does Medicare Cover Physical Therapy?
Physical therapy helps elders recover from injuries and illnesses, manage chronic conditions, and prevent future injuries. It can be an essential component of health care for older adults. Medicare covers [...]
The Ins and Outs of Estate Sales
Following the death of a family member, you may find yourself needing to sort through many possessions accumulated over the deceased’s lifetime. An estate sale is one way to distribute [...]
