QDRO: Not Just for Divorce Anymore

December 1, 2018 - Joshua K. Crawford

Transferring an ERISA account, like a 401(k), from one spouse to another can have substantial tax benefits, by delaying Required Minimum Distributions or avoiding early withdrawal penalties. However,...... Read More

Estate Planning, legal education

Giving Back

December 1, 2018 - Joshua K. Crawford

Giving back provides many benefits, whether in life or at death. The article explores ways of giving back and some of the tax benefits available, both during life...... Read More

Estate Planning, legal education

Veterans Aid & Attendance Program Announces Changes

November 14, 2018 - Joshua K. Crawford

Veterans, and their dependents, are entitled to a number of benefits and qualify for numerous assistance programs as a result... Read More

Elder Law

Prenuptial Agreements Can Provide Remarriage Protection

November 1, 2018 - Joshua K. Crawford

Requiring a prenuptial agreement before your spouse remarries can provide peace of mind and protect your spouse, your children, and their inheritance. If you leave your assets in...... Read More

Estate Planning, legal education

Aretha Franklin Died Intestate: What Does It Mean for Her Family?

November 1, 2018 - Joshua K. Crawford

Aretha Franklin died intestate. Intestacy has definite drawbacks. Read on to see what this means for her family, financially and in other ways. Aretha was the Queen of...... Read More

Estate Planning, legal education

Long-Term Care Planning Month Should Prompt You to Start Planning

October 26, 2018 - Joshua K. Crawford

A well-rounded estate plan should do more than just ensure your assets are distributed according to your wishes at the... Read More

Long Term Care

How Can the High Cost of Nursing Home Care Threaten My Assets?

October 22, 2018 - Joshua K. Crawford

One of your primary goals throughout the course of your life is undoubtedly to acquire sufficient assets to ensure a... Read More

asset protection

Special Accounts for People with Special Needs

October 1, 2018 - Joshua K. Crawford

ABLE accounts provide tax benefits and flexibility to disabled people. ABLE accounts are available to those disabled before age 26. Read on to learn more about ABLE accounts...... Read More

Estate Planning, legal education

Estate Planning is for You, Not Just Your Parents or Grandparents

October 1, 2018 - Joshua K. Crawford

If you’re young and unmarried, do you really need an estate plan? The answer is “yes,” if you care what happens to you and your stuff. Read on...... Read More

Estate Planning, legal education

New Asset Transfer Look-Back for VA Aid & Attendance Coming Soon: The Window of Opportunity is Closing Quickly!

October 1, 2018 - Joshua K. Crawford

The Veteran’s Administration is beginning asset limits for qualification for the Aid & Attendance benefit. The limit goes into effect on October 18, 2018. If transfers are made...... Read More

Estate Planning, legal education

Marvel Comic Legend Wins Restraining Order Based on Allegations of Elder Abuse

September 13, 2018 - Joshua K. Crawford

Sadly, elder abuse is a growing problem in the United States, and a problem that can impact anyone. You do... Read More

Elder Law

Trusts for Privacy

September 3, 2018 - Joshua K. Crawford

Trusts have many uses. Perhaps the most important is that they can provide privacy at death. Garry Shandling is thought to have used a trust to provide privacy...... Read More

Estate Planning, legal education