On behalf of Macri & Associates, LLC | May 17, 2020 | Estate Planning
It’s not easy if your dad has dementia. Seeing the person you looked up to lose their mental capacities can be hard to take. Estate planning becomes more urgent than ever if your father starts to suffer from dementia. If he does not already have an estate plan in...
On behalf of Macri & Associates, LLC | Apr 21, 2020 | Estate Planning
Given that Medicaid and Medicare offer similar but not overlapping health care insurance benefits and that they have similar names, many people wind up confused about the differences between these two valuable programs. They are, however, completely different programs...
On behalf of Macri & Associates, LLC | Apr 6, 2020 | Estate Planning
Many people do not own any assets that are more valuable than their homes. This is true in a financial sense and a sentimental sense. The family home is where you made memories over the years, and that matters to both you and your children. As you do your estate...
On behalf of Macri & Associates, LLC | Mar 2, 2020 | Estate Planning
At the start of 2020, the Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement (SECURE) Act went into effect. While there are a lot of different aspects to the SECURE Act, one thing is for certain: Everyone who has an IRA (or similar retirement plan) should probably...
On behalf of Macri & Associates, LLC | Mar 2, 2020 | Estate Planning
At the start of 2020, the Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement (SECURE) Act went into effect. While there are a lot of different aspects to the SECURE Act, one thing is for certain: Everyone who has an IRA (or similar retirement plan) should probably...
On behalf of Macri & Associates, LLC | Feb 28, 2020 | Estate Planning
Estate taxes, also known as death taxes, are some of the most loathed of all financial burdens placed on American citizens. These taxes affect the beneficiaries of an estate or the estate itself and typically must get paid as part of the administration of the estate....
On behalf of Macri & Associates, LLC | Feb 25, 2020 | Estate Planning
You’ve put it off for as long as possible, but it’s time to get your estate planning done. You love your family, so don’t leave them with a mess to sort out after you’re gone. Now that it’s tax time, consider putting some of your return toward your will and other...
On behalf of Macri & Associates, LLC | Dec 1, 2019 | Care Planning, Estate Planning
The final stages of a terminal illness can be an emotionally charged time for patients and their loved ones. Hospice care is a program designed for those who have a terminal illness with six months or less to live. Rather than trying to cure a disease, hospice aims to...
On behalf of Macri & Associates, LLC | Oct 25, 2019 | Estate Planning
You may not want to think about your future medical needs. But illness or injury could leave you unable to speak or understand what is going on. Your loved ones may need to decide on what care you want without knowing your wishes. To ensure that your family and your...
On behalf of Macri & Associates, LLC | Oct 2, 2019 | Estate Planning
While many Americans avoid estate planning, it’s a crucial part of financial planning for every family regardless of age or how much money they have. Estate plans include wills, trusts, power of attorney and health care directives as well as distributing assets after...
