by rebeccageyer | Mar 30, 2020 | Estate Planning, family caregivers, power of attorney
By Cara M. Chittenden The sudden rise of the coronavirus, COVID-19, has left many unprepared and confused. There are numerous reports of shortages of antibacterial hand sanitizer, disinfecting wipes, and even toilet paper. While we can’t predict when something like...
by rebeccageyer | Mar 25, 2020 | charitable estate planning, charitable giving
“The purpose of charitable tax deductions is to reduce your taxable income and your tax bill, – and improving the world while you’re at it,” begins an article in Fidelity Charitable. That’s certainly one way to put it, but here at Rebecca W. Geyer &...
by rebeccageyer | Mar 24, 2020 | Uncategorized
By Rebecca W. Geyer As the coronavirus spreads across the United States, nursing home residents are among the most vulnerable to the disease. How can you try to ensure that your loved one stays healthy? The first thing you can do is research the nursing home. While...
by rebeccageyer | Mar 18, 2020 | business planning, Estate Planning
Sometimes, having conversations upfront can avoid costly disputes and pain later on. Nowhere does this statement prove to be truer than in the area of estate planning for business owners. At Rebecca W. Geyer & Associates, we know business decisions are complex....
On behalf of Rebecca W. Geyer & Associates P.C. | Mar 17, 2020 | Medicaid
Long-term care can cost a fortune. You might save your whole life and still not have enough. There are programs in place to help you get the care you need, but that assistance isn’t guaranteed. A private room in a care facility in Indiana will cost an average of over...
by Rebecca W. Geyer & Associates P.C. | Mar 16, 2020 | elder care, family caregivers
By Cara M. Chittenden As baby boomers age, more and more millennials are becoming caregivers. Many are taking on this role while just getting started in their own lives, leading to difficult decisions about priorities. Proper planning can help them navigate this...
by rebeccageyer | Mar 11, 2020 | Estate Planning, wills
While all couples can benefit from estate planning, same sex couples often have special situations that require additional attention. For one thing, observes Ohio attorney Joan Burda in “Estate Planning for Same-Sex Couples”, families of same-sex couples are more apt...
by Rebecca W. Geyer & Associates P.C. | Mar 9, 2020 | elder care, family caregivers
By Dara M. Hensel Providing care for a senior family member, particularly long-term care, can bring about lost wages and missed opportunities for the caregiver. A report by Genworth entitled Beyond Dollars 2018 shows that although statistically having to miss work to...
by rebeccageyer | Mar 4, 2020 | Uncategorized
While one good goal of estate planning is avoiding probate, when it comes to avoiding taxes or debts, probate avoidance just doesn’t “do the trick”. That’s because in Indiana, just as in every other state, creditor’s rights come first, whether that creditor is a...
On behalf of Rebecca W. Geyer & Associates P.C. | Mar 2, 2020 | elder care
By Rebecca W. Geyer The silver tsunami of Americans has inspired the technology industry. There are continuous developments and implementations of inventive digital Internet of Things (IoT) solutions that transform the lives of aging adults as well as their...
