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long term care insurance

What is long-term care insurance and when should it be purchased?

Are you familiar with long-term care insurance? More importantly, did you know you should look into purchasing such insurance sooner rather than later? Federal studies suggest nearly one in seven of the aging American population will need long-term…

caregiving issues

Are you facing any of these caregiving issues?

Elder Law, Estate Planning, Powers of Attorney

If you've read our last article, then you know the dangers seniors face as they age, including scams in order to get bank account information. Unfortunately, wrongdoers jump at the opportunity to take advantage of the inability for our elders…

elder law attorney

3 Ways an Elder Law Attorney Helps Family Caregivers

Elder Law, Estate Planning

Family caregivers – typically a close family member providing support for an elderly or ill senior – often find themselves overwhelmed task of caring for their loved one, while working to make their final years as peaceful and enjoyable…

medicare

Medicare vs. Medicaid and how they both affect long-term care

With a major election almost a year away, many presidential hopefuls are bringing Medicare and Medicaid to the forefront this year. While we won’t necessarily share our support of one candidate over another in this blog, we will agree that…

Long-term Care Housing Options For Loved Ones

America is aging. According to the Department of Health and Human Services, nearly half of Americans turning sixty-five are in need of some form of long-term care facility. For many, it is automatically assumed, often incorrectly, that a nursing…

long term care

Here’s what’s involved in long-term care planning

Elder Law, Estate Planning

Oftentimes, the fall season finds us in preparation for the holidays. From choosing the biggest pumpkin to setting goals for the upcoming year, fall is a time for getting things in order. This time of year should also serve as a time for preparing…

your child

When your child turns 18, have him or her do this!

Blended Family, Estate Planning, Powers of Attorney, Single Parent, Wills and Trusts

Turning eighteen in the United States usually equates to being "grown’ish". Oftentimes, 18 means your child is leaving the nest for the first time -- and hopefully for the last time, right? This includes going to college, joining the military…

special needs

Estate-planning solutions for children with special needs

Estate Planning, Single Parent, Wills and Trusts

It can be one of the most stressful decisions you’ll make as a parent, planning the estate for children with special needs. You sacrifice time and finances, sometimes having to forego employment responsibilities, in order to ensure proper…

guardian

Choosing the best guardian for your child is easier than you’d think

Blended Family, Estate Planning, Single Parent, Wills and Trusts

If you are thinking about who would be the best, ideal person to serve as guardian for your child, stop. Please know that there is nobody with parenting skills like you; you know your child better than anyone! No matter how wealthy your cousin…

business entity

The 4 Major Business Entity Types: What You Should Know

Business Formation

The American dream begins with “now open” but it could end on a sour note if you’re not careful. There are many ways to run a business but it is important to choose the one that fits your needs. As a new business owner, among other business…

benefits

The Benefits of Being in Business

Business Formation

If you have had a business idea for a product or service and are ready to give it a go, congratulations! Being in business can be rewarding and exciting. There are so many benefits when it comes to being in business (for yourself) and we want…

conservatorship

Three Reasons to Carefully Consider Conservatorships

Elder Law, Estate Planning, Powers of Attorney, Wills and Trusts

Approximately 1 in 10 Americans aged 60 and over have experienced some form of elder abuse. Many adults, regardless of age have undergone abuse at the hands of a loved one. Sadly, a common form of such abuse involves money. While adults at any…

guardianship

Three Reasons to “Guard” Your Loved Ones with Guardianship

Assets, Digital Assets, Estate Planning

Many of our loved ones are turning 60 years old this year. Some of our relatives or good friends are already seniors! Among those seniors that we care about, many may have developed a disability in recent years. In many cases, these loved ones…

digital property

Five challenges to consider when protecting your digital property

Digital Assets, Estate Planning, Powers of Attorney, Uncategorized, Wills and Trusts

Planning your estate usually means creating a plan to protect your finances, real estate and pets. The reasons for protecting these things range from the importance of preserving the items for the generations in your family to reducing taxes…

your digital assets

Three Reasons to Add Your Digital Assets Into Estate Planning

Digital Assets, Estate Planning, Powers of Attorney

Once upon a time, playing games on your phone was just a pastime. In today’s world, it is common for individuals to own companies that produce such games, and the games themselves, once produced. On a smaller scale, many people today own intangible…

spring

The TGQ Law Firm Spring 2019 News

Estate Planning, Wills and Trusts

Happy Spring!!! Winter has ended, and we are nearing the close of the first quarter of 2019…already!!! Time certainly does fly. If you’re like me you are looking forward to seeing spring unfold as leaves begin to return, flowers begin…

estate

Don’t Miss a Beat: What Happens When Celebrities Fail to Plan Their Estates

Estate Planning, Powers of Attorney, Wills and Trusts

Do you have a will in place? Are you among the two-thirds of Americans who have not drafted a legal document to outline how your property and other important items should be distributed? If so, sadly, you're among many legends within the country.…

No Trust. No Will. No Plan. Who Dropped the Ball?

Digital Assets, Estate Planning, Powers of Attorney, Wills and Trusts

Professional athletes, actors, singers and other entertainers, we need to talk. I know you’re busy, being pulled in multiple directions to satisfy the external and internal demands of your entertainment profession. I also know that when the…

all star business team

Your All Star Business Team

Estate Planning, Powers of Attorney, Wills and Trusts

Having the right people in your corner could mean the difference between success and failure. Your earnings must be protected by only qualified professionals who have been trained to address the needs of their clients. Imagine having three or…

long term care insurance

What is long-term care insurance and when should it be purchased?

Are you familiar with long-term care insurance? More importantly, did you know you should look into purchasing such insurance sooner rather than later? Federal studies suggest nearly one in seven of the aging American population will need long-term…

caregiving issues

Are you facing any of these caregiving issues?

Elder Law, Estate Planning, Powers of Attorney

If you've read our last article, then you know the dangers seniors face as they age, including scams in order to get bank account information. Unfortunately, wrongdoers jump at the opportunity to take advantage of the inability for our elders…

elder law attorney

3 Ways an Elder Law Attorney Helps Family Caregivers

Elder Law, Estate Planning

Family caregivers – typically a close family member providing support for an elderly or ill senior – often find themselves overwhelmed task of caring for their loved one, while working to make their final years as peaceful and enjoyable…

medicare

Medicare vs. Medicaid and how they both affect long-term care

With a major election almost a year away, many presidential hopefuls are bringing Medicare and Medicaid to the forefront this year. While we won’t necessarily share our support of one candidate over another in this blog, we will agree that…

Long-term Care Housing Options For Loved Ones

America is aging. According to the Department of Health and Human Services, nearly half of Americans turning sixty-five are in need of some form of long-term care facility. For many, it is automatically assumed, often incorrectly, that a nursing…

long term care

Here’s what’s involved in long-term care planning

Elder Law, Estate Planning

Oftentimes, the fall season finds us in preparation for the holidays. From choosing the biggest pumpkin to setting goals for the upcoming year, fall is a time for getting things in order. This time of year should also serve as a time for preparing…

your child

When your child turns 18, have him or her do this!

Blended Family, Estate Planning, Powers of Attorney, Single Parent, Wills and Trusts

Turning eighteen in the United States usually equates to being "grown’ish". Oftentimes, 18 means your child is leaving the nest for the first time -- and hopefully for the last time, right? This includes going to college, joining the military…

special needs

Estate-planning solutions for children with special needs

Estate Planning, Single Parent, Wills and Trusts

It can be one of the most stressful decisions you’ll make as a parent, planning the estate for children with special needs. You sacrifice time and finances, sometimes having to forego employment responsibilities, in order to ensure proper…

guardian

Choosing the best guardian for your child is easier than you’d think

Blended Family, Estate Planning, Single Parent, Wills and Trusts

If you are thinking about who would be the best, ideal person to serve as guardian for your child, stop. Please know that there is nobody with parenting skills like you; you know your child better than anyone! No matter how wealthy your cousin…

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