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Peter, Paul, and Mary Should Make Large Gifts – Now!

Posted on July 30, 2020 by
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Peter, Paul, and Mary have done well for themselves. Each has a nice home, a seasonal residence, and a large IRA. Coincidentally, each also has an additional $11 million worth of real estate, savings, brokerage accounts, and closely-held business interests. We advised Peter, Paul, and Mary that in 2020 each has a federal gift and […]

Tips for Farmers on Long-Term Care Costs

Posted on May 30, 2019 by
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Harry and Sally want to pass their farm operation to their children. Ideally, they would also like to receive some income from the farm.  Because Harry and Sally do not have long-term care insurance, they are worried that if they need medical assistance (e.g., Medicaid) to help pay for long-term care such as a nursing […]

Will the Nursing Home take my house?

Posted on January 16, 2019 by
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When faced with the possibility of paying for nursing home care, many people I meet with are concerned about what will happen to their house. Inevitably, I am asked, “Will the nursing home take my house?” To protect the house, clients want to immediately give it away to their child or children. Although this sounds […]