Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Aging in Place: Ways to Reduce Accident Risks In Your Garage
In guiding clients with their estate planning, future needs regarding nursing home care and the high costs involved are a frequent topic of concern. Most people would prefer to ‘age in place’, remaining in their own homes as long as possible. In addition to saving you money, it is also likely to be where… Read More »
How to Check the Structural Integrity of Your Elderly Parent’s Home
Providing for elderly parents is both a privilege and a challenge. Even if they do not live with you, making sure they are well cared for and have what they need is a top priority. For many older adults, remaining in their own homes rather than requiring nursing home care means a great time… Read More »
Asset Protection Strategies: Six Resolutions For 2020
January not only kicks off a new year, but also a new decade. The holidays provide the time to reflect back on changes in our lives since 2010. Once the clock strikes midnight, it is time to begin looking forward. Start the new year with an inventory of your current assets and resolve to… Read More »
Why Is Estate Planning Important?
When people hear the term ‘estate planning’, they often think it is something that only applies to older adults or those with significant amounts of money and property. The reality is that estate planning helps to protect you against unexpected but unfortunately common events, regardless of your age, health, or financial situation. The following… Read More »
Year-End Changes In Estate Planning Documents
The holidays can be hectic but they can also be a time for reflection. Throughout the month of December, you are likely to find yourself looking back over the past year and any changes that occurred in your own health or with your family. Rather than simply pondering such matters, they should spur you… Read More »
Shortage of Caregivers Results In Rising Home Health Care Costs
When you are young, working, and in otherwise healthy condition, old age and the needs that go along with it can seem a far way off. However, the years fly by quickly. Advance planning you do now can help to ensure you are provided for in the future. This is particularly true when it… Read More »
Longer Anticipated Life Spans Require Additional Advance Planning
Advances in medical care and an overall better standard of living are credited with providing longer life spans to each new generation. As a result, plenty of people are likely to find themselves living well past the age at which their own parents or other relatives died. While those extra years can provide more… Read More »
Home Holiday Preparations
Getting caught up in planning for coming events can be a great deal of fun, but it is important to put safety first. In addition to protecting your loved ones, you also want to protect your investment in your home and avoid potential liability. The following are some simple tips which can help you… Read More »
Things You Can Do Today to Plan for the Future
It is easy to get so busy with the demands and tasks of the day that you fail to give much thought to the future. However, advance planning is important for a variety of reasons. It helps to protect the lifestyle and the assets you currently possess while making sure you have what you… Read More »
Fall Fire Prevention Tips
As one of your biggest assets, your home requires routine upkeep and maintenance. A change in seasons is a good time to tackle tasks that need to be performed on an annual or semi-annual basis. In the spring, people tend to focus on cleaning up the clutter that accumulates over the long winter months…. Read More »