Medicare and Medicaid are two government benefits with very different purposes and very similar names. Because clients often come to us feeling understandably confused between the two, today’s blog post will cover the fundamental differences. This blog can serve as a touchpoint for the future when you want to apply…
Statistics indicate one of every four children will have a childhood mental illness. And in Texas, in 2020, over 500,000 children were diagnosed with anxiety or depression. If you have a child or teen with mental health needs, you are not alone. But many families fail to consider mental health…
There is more to an estate plan than just a will. Other assets are included in estate plans, including financial accounts. Most financial accounts function the same for estate planning purposes. However, health savings accounts—often referred to as HSAs are treated differently in estate plans and from a tax perspective.…
Many individuals think about various accounts listed in their estate plan—financial bank accounts, insurance policies, and others. However, health savings accounts function differently than most other accounts but can be critical. They benefit both the creator of the estate plan and their beneficiaries—the individuals who will receive the assets and…
Society as a whole has experienced unexpected and overwhelming changes over the past year. These changes have undoubtedly caused people to consult with their Houston estate planning attorneys to address their long-term goals. Recent surveys by TD Wealth highlight several issues that have impacted estate planning. Healthcare Costs Skyrocket, But…
Thinking about end-of-life treatment is often stressful and overwhelming. However, planning ahead can often be the difference between having a medical professional follow your wishes and risking the alternative. A way to keep control over medical care is by filling out a Physician Order for Life-Sustaining Treatment (POLST) form. A…
Any high-income professional must expect that at some point there will be a bad outcome and a lawsuit against them and/or their practice. Doctors, in particular, need to be sure that they have the correct protection in place. Whether you are a surgeon, chiropractor or cardiologist, at some point in…
Nearly half of American households older than 55 have no retirement savings. The U.S. Government Accountability Office says that this number is actually better than in the past. According to the article from CNBC, “These people are on the verge of retiring—and they have nothing saved,” an analysis of the…
We understand people are living longer and many live into their 90s. More than 25 percent of seniors living at home receive help with day-to-day living activities. Ten percent of seniors older than age of 80 live in a long-term care facility. Have you made prudent plans for longer living?…