Posts Tagged Heirs

  • Having Multiple Wills Having Multiple Wills

    By Curt Ford Nash Nash Bean & Ford James and Linda created their first wills when their family was young, primarily naming guardians to care for their children and to make sure their financial assets would provide for their children. Over the years, they updated the document to reflec...

  • Beyond the Finances of Estate Planning Beyond the Finances of Estate Planning

    By Curt Ford Nash Nash Bean & Ford April is “tax month” for most of us, and while taxes are on your mind, this can be a great time to consider the outcome of the estate tax on your family. While many people may initially look at estate planning due to tax issues, the reality is only one...

  • Celebrate National Get Organized Month Celebrate National Get Organized Month

    By Curt Ford Nash Nash Bean & Ford After the hectic pace of the holiday season, it is easy to understand why January has been designated National Get Organized Month. And, while a professional organizer would provide a list of household tasks to better manage your home, I think the same con...

  • What is a Living Will and Why Do I Need One? What is a Living Will and Why Do I Need One?

    By Roger Brann Administrator Bettendorf Health Care A living will is intended to provide instructions for others to make medical care decisions for you when you are no longer able to make medical decisions for yourself. Although the term living will may sound like a last will, it has nothi...

  • Personal Property’s Place in your Estate Plan Personal Property’s Place in your Estate Plan

    By Curt Ford Nash Nash Bean & Ford John and Jan planned their final years carefully. They purchased long-term care insurance for nursing home care. They wrote a comprehensive estate plan that distributed their assets as they desired. They even planned their own funerals, all to ease the way...

  • Creating a Peaceful Estate Plan Creating a Peaceful Estate Plan

    By Curt Ford Nash Nash Bean & Ford Carol always settled her children’s disputes – from tiffs over toys when they were young to more recent quarrels over who would hold the power of attorney as Carol aged. So it was no surprise when her children went to war over her estate following her ...

  • Is a Reverse Mortgage Right For You? Is a Reverse Mortgage Right For You?

    By Lisa Madigan Illinois Attorney General In this month’s column, Attorney General Madigan addresses an important issue on the minds of many seniors: reverse mortgages. Q. I’m a retired senior living on a limited income. With the cost of living continuing to rise, I need additional cash t...

  • Your Team is on Your Side Your Team is on Your Side

    By Curt Ford Nash Nash Bean & Ford Estate Planning is like a team sport. In these turbulent economic times, sometimes it may seem like you are going it all alone. However, you’ll find that bringing together a team of qualified professionals will bring you peace of mind as you work towar...

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