Do you have an estate plan?  Is it a good one?  How would you know?  In this episode, Tim discusses his criteria for a successful estate plan.  If you've thought about doing some estate planning this year, this episode is a great start. 

It's New Year's Eve and that is a time for reflection and planning.  Did you know that many people mark "getting my affairs in order" as one of their top resolutions?

If it has been a while since you have updated your estate plan (or if you never have planned), Tim explains how to get started with the creation of a custom plan just for you. 

It's the Season of Giving.... but avoid these important legal problems that gifts could great!

National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation is without a doubt the best Christmas movie ever made... and it's not even close.  If you agree, you've probably watched this movie dozens of times like we have.  In this fun episode, Tim discusses all the legal issues presented in the movie and how some could have been avoided.  Great, fun episode.

This time of year, families get together to spend time.  For some families, these wonderful get-togethers will be a wake-up call.  You'll realize that a senior member of your family is starting to slip from a cognitive standpoint.  She'll tell the same story 3 times.  She'll have trouble recalling a name or a past event.  She'll have trouble following a conversation.  These are indicators it may be time to have some difficult conversations.  In this episode, Tim provides some handy tips on how to have these conversations. 

In this episode, Tim takes a minute to celebrate Veterans Day by explaining a few programs that Veterans should know about.  First, we discuss the Camp Lejeune Act and how injured Vets can finally recover from the government.  Second, Tim discusses a little-known benefit known as Aid and Attendance benefits, which allows wartime veterans to receive money for long-term care. 

In response to questions we received following our recent Medicaid episode, Tim gets back to the basics in this episode to explain the eligibility rules for Medicaid to pay a nursing home.  The episode is essentially a class on what you need to know about Medicaid.  A great listen for anyone caring for a loved one. 

There is so much confusion about the role of the executor.  What happens if there is no will?  How do I get sworn in? What are my duties? How long does it take? Should I get help?

In this episode, Tim discusses the role of the executor and the process of administering an estate in PA.  This is an extremely informational show if you currently serving as an executor or if you may need to in the future. 

If you or a loved one ever need a nursing home, you need to be prepared that it will likely cost hundreds of thousands of dollars.

The only government agency that will help you pay is Medicaid.  But Medicaid has harsh eligibility rules.   Within those rules, there are some opportunities and pitfalls. 

In this episode, Tim shares a few insights on how to protect yourself and your family.

On this episode, Tim interviews Attorney Josh Nelson, owner of Nelson Elder Care Law in Georgia.  

Tim and Josh discuss what makes elder law attorneys unique and why it's the only type of estate plan you should consider.  

This episode has great information on how to protect your family, savings and legacy.  Enjoy.