The annual open enrollment for Medicare is Oct. 15 through Dec. 7, 2017. In order to enroll, one must be 65 or older and meet eligibility requirements. Having the right information from the start may help seniors avoid costly mistakes during elderly planning. In...
Month: October 2017
Estate planning is still necessary if death tax disappears
Congress has released a tax reform plan to eliminate the federal estate tax, also known as the death tax. Many lawmakers have had this tax on their radars for years, and most consider it another form of double taxation. In Texas, estate planning may still be...
Elderly planning for retirement
Elderly Americans use Social Security as a major source of monthly income. To be eligible for retirement benefits, an applicant must be at least 62 years old and have earned a minimum of 40 working credits. Studies show that in 2017 nearly 1 trillion in benefits will...
Acting as a personal representative for aging parents
Mental keenness begins to gradually decline after age 60, but most seniors do not realize that it is even happening. Studies show that as a person ages, the ability to complete complicated tasks weakens, especially with financial management. In Texas, it is important...
Family financial options when estate planning
Estate planning is a shrewd and clever way to provide for a family's financial future. Trusts are an alternative to leaving a will (or may be used in conjunction with one), and offer a broad range of flexible solutions during estate planning. In Texas, revocable...