Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Five Steps To Take Now For A Healthier New Year
A new year often provides the incentive to make a fresh start or a new beginning, and what better area to focus on than your own personal health and well-being. One of the main goals of estate planning is asset protection, and good health is the most valuable asset you can possess. Below are… Read More »
Weighing Your Options In Long Term Care
Whether you are in a situation where dealing with the effects of aging and chronic health problems is curtailing your independence and ability to care for yourself, or if you have concerns about a family member or loved one, it is important to know you have options. Long-term care and assisted living facilities are… Read More »
Requirements For Making A Will
Planning for any unexpected circumstances is key to protecting your loved ones as well as your assets. The start of a new year is the perfect time to look at your estate planning documents, making any additions or updates necessary. These documents help to ensure your family and friends are provided for in the… Read More »
Why You Need To Act Now In Planning For Long Term Healthcare Costs
While not everyone will require nursing home care when they are older, most of us will need some additional help in providing for our personal needs and maintaining our independence. Relying on children or younger relatives to assist you is not always a realistic option, and failing to engage in financial planning for future… Read More »
Financial Planning: Smart Gift Giving For the Holiday Season
For most of us, the holidays provide time for festive get togethers with family and friends, and it is easy to go overboard when buying for everyone on your list. At this time of year, it is important to continue to protect your assets through sound financial planning, and overspending on items people really… Read More »
Year End Steps To Protect Your Assets
Many of us are busy throughout the month of December with holiday planning and gift buying, as we look forward to spending time with family and friends. During all these activities and amidst the celebrations, it is easy to ignore practical matters that need attending to before the year is complete. Taking the time… Read More »
Having ‘The Talk’ With Your Family Over Your Will and Estate Planning Documents
The holiday season is a time for many family members to reunite together, to share traditions and to talk about family memories. While most families are uncomfortable with discussing end-of-life plans, now may be the perfect time to have ‘the talk’. Discussing your will and other estate planning documents does not require somber surroundings… Read More »
Dealing With A Problem Child In Your Estate Plan
As parents, we want the best for our children, and work hard to provide them what they need to be successful in life. Unfortunately, despite these best efforts, there are situations in which our children make poor choices or engage in dangerous behaviors that puts their own or other lives in jeopardy. These situations… Read More »
Choosing An Executor For Your Estate
Whatever the size of your estate, you want to make sure it is distributed properly in the event something happens to you. This often involves making sure taxes are paid and debts are settled, in addition to making sure your designated heirs receive what is rightfully theirs. One of the most important tasks in… Read More »
Protecting Your Assets Against Lawsuits
There are often complaints regarding how quick some are to file lawsuits against others in today’s society. While there are abuses of the system and cases that possibly could have been resolved out of court, access to civil lawsuits is crucial to ensuring your rights are protected and responsible parties are held accountable when… Read More »