You have worked for years only to get hurt in a car crash or suffer a severe medical issue, leaving you unable to work. Thankfully, you may qualify for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits. Although SSDI benefits won't amount to as much as your usual...
Although the average person doesn't know much about applying for Social Security Disability (SSDI) benefits, they do know that plenty of qualified people don't get approved quickly. The process is notoriously long, and the Social Security Administration (SSA) will...
When making plans to distribute your estate, you want something pretty straightforward and uncomplicated. Additionally, you want your estate to be distributed to your beneficiaries in the shortest time possible. Therefore, you should consider methods that will help...
When you create a trust, you place the assets you put into it under the control of someone else. Why, if you can manage them yourself, would you want to do that? After all, you are unlikely to give the password to your bank account to someone you don’t know. Trustees...
Social Security Disability Insurance is a helpful benefit system that allows those with disabilities to seek benefits to help them have an income when they cannot work or are unable to work a substantial amount. Since the Social Security Disability Insurance program...
Chances are, whoever you named as the executor of your estate in your estate plan is a close friend or family member. As such, you don’t want them to have to endure more stress and hassle than necessary while they administer your estate, especially since they will be...
When you set up your health care proxy, one thing you need to do is to choose a health care agent. They will receive the health care power of attorney powers that are needed if you cannot make medical decisions for yourself. While many people decide to choose a close...
It’s always wise to include an advance health care directive in your estate plan. In fact, adults of any age can benefit from having one even if they don’t yet have a will or other estate planning documents. An advance directive allows you to codify your wishes if...
You may have heard in the past that you need a power of attorney document in your estate plan, but you may not know what kind you need. There are several different POA documents that you can select from when choosing agents to care for you or your affairs. One of...
Planning for what happens in the event of death can be a daunting prospect for anyone. However, younger individuals may be especially wary of tackling their estate plan. Often, estate planning can be viewed from a negative perspective and seen as a morbid subject....