by Keith Hajovsky | Dec 20, 2023 | General Estate Planning
When considering the possibility of long-term care, many people prefer to tell themselves they won’t need it. However, the reality is that two-thirds of adults will require some form of long-term care. Meanwhile, others know they may need it but feel like they’ll be...
by Keith Hajovsky | Dec 13, 2023 | General Estate Planning, HIPAA Authorization, Living Will, Medical Power of Attorney, Power of Attorney, Wills
End-of-life discussions with a loved one are never easy. However, those talks can provide comfort to you both when final days become reality. Here is important advice for opening those conversations about the inevitable. Start talking early Even if it’s...
by Keith Hajovsky | Dec 6, 2023 | Asset Protection, General Estate Planning, Testamentary Trusts, Trusts
Although you cannot create a trust for yourself with the goal of asset protection, you can create a trust for someone else with asset protection in mind. And these protections can come in two forms. The assets can be protected from potential poor money management...
by Keith Hajovsky | Nov 29, 2023 | Estate Administration, General Estate Planning, Probate, Wills
I always tell clients to make sure their will is in a safe place that can be easily found by the right person or people when needed. For example, if someone thinks that there is a good chance that their will might get lost or destroyed, then they can file it for...
by Keith Hajovsky | Nov 22, 2023 | Estate Administration, General Estate Planning, Probate, Wills
Do I Need To File My Will At The Courthouse? Although you can file your will at the courthouse, it is not required. And most people don’t bother doing it. Whether you file it or not though, it is important to let the right person or people know where it can be found....
by Keith Hajovsky | Nov 15, 2023 | Estate Administration, General Estate Planning, Intestate - Dying Without A Will, Marital Assets, Probate
“Who gets my house if i die without a will?” If you own a house, die without a will, and don’t have some sort of transfer on death deed for the property or have in a trust, then the courts must follow very strict rules in determining who gets the...
