Author Archives: Jay Butchko
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 »
Estate Planning: Making Sure Your Loved Ones Are Prepared
Estate planning is crucial in order to provide for your loved ones in the event of your passing. While it ensures your affairs are in order and that your final wishes are conveyed, it does little to comfort or reassure your family or friends if they are not aware that these documents are in… Read More »
Questions Concerning Adult Children and Your Will
For parents, creating a will and other estate planning documents can help to ensure your children benefit from the assets you worked hard to accumulate over the course of your life. However, advance planning matters are rarely simple. If you have more than one adult child, there may be numerous factors to consider. The… Read More »