by Vail Gardner | Dec 1, 2021 | Estate Planning
According to the Oxford dictionary, the first definition of estate is “an extensive area of land in the country, usually with a large house, owned by one person, family, or organization.” Because of this definition, we think of “estate planning” as something that only...
by Vail Gardner | Nov 22, 2021 | Estate Planning
Does your future include living in a nursing home or needing long-term care? As we get older, we wonder what lies ahead. According to LongTermCare.gov, “Someone turning age 65 today has almost a 70% chance of needing some type of long-term care services for a chronic...
by Vail Gardner | Nov 17, 2021 | Estate Planning
Life is continually changing and there are many situations in life that turn absolutely everything around. Don’t ignore your estate plan. Planning for the future is a necessary ongoing process throughout your lifetime. The rule of thumb is to update your estate plan...
by Vail Gardner | Nov 12, 2021 | Estate Planning
An old proverb says that “Wealth gained hastily will dwindle, but whoever gathers little by little will increase it.” Often, the money we work for has more value than the money we are given as a windfall. Work ethic and continuing education are often the fuel for...
by Vail Gardner | Nov 12, 2021 | Estate Planning
As children grow into adults, we miss seeing the excited surprise on their faces as they open presents. A child of 5 just has such glee when receiving a gift. It is still possible, however, to give your grown child something they will appreciate. Giving money and your...
