Written by Robert T. Nickerson I hate to bring up another sad issue that’s unfortunately common with families, but it has to do with funerals. I’m not talking about them in general, but rather how the arraignments are planned. Chances are various family members are going to disagree with how a funeral and a burial…

By Jill Roamer J.D. With National Special Needs Law Month coming to a close, let’s take a look at recent final regulations issued by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). The new regulations clarify rules regarding ABLE accounts.​ABLE accounts were authorized by the Achieving a Better Life Experience Act of 2014. To be eligible to open an ABLE…

Written by Robert T. Nickerson How often do your get a checkup? Most people would give you different answer depending on their situation. Some might go for a checkup once a month while others might take years in between visits. For those that take their time, it might seem careless, but they’re probably in a…

Written by Robert Nickerson I’m not here to play favorites. 2020 has proven to be a year of strong opinions, especially with the Covid-19 virus. It’s certain that a lot of people are eyeing the soon to be election of the next president. Whether Donald Trump will see another four years or Joe Biden will…

Written by Robert T. Nickerson In my line of work, I’ve seen a lot of remarried people, especially among seniors. It’s only natural that people are going to want a second chance at marriage. Or perhaps a third, or a fourth, or a fifth. The point I’m making is that I get a lot of…

​Written by Robert Nickerson Let’s say your finally considering getting an estate plan created. Congratulations, your taking a big step into creating something that will give your family relief in which a plan is laid out in the worst-case scenario. After all, going through the process may sound like it can be stressful and even…

Written by Robert T. Nickerson For those that use Instagram, if they follow pop star Britney Spears, they may have noticed that her stories (these are the short videos or pictures that appear for twenty-four hours for the uninformed) have gotten the attention of her fans that have gotten more concerned over her well being….

Personal care contracts or caregiver agreements can solve a variety of problems because they allow an elderly or disabled individual the option to remain in their home while allowing funds to be paid out to that caregiver for assistance leading to a penalty-free transfer of assets and reimbursements for care provided. In order for a care…

Written by Robert Nickerson There’s no denying that having an estate plan can bring a lot of negative thoughts about your loved ones; especially death. But there’s also no denying that every family needs one. We can prepare as much as we want for the future, but there’s one thing we can never predict: timing.  Timing…

Written by Robert Nickerson In February of 2019, there was a lot of speculation regarding the $150 million dollar estate of Karl Lagerfeld in France. It had nothing to do with his financial assets or property. It had to do with his cat Choupette. Yes, his pet housecat. But this was more then a pet;…