Susan M. Graham, Certified Elder Law Attorney, Senior Edge Legal, Boise, Idaho Planning can be quick and easy, or so slow and deliberate that it is never done. Estate planning is not just focused on death, but on everything between now and when you die. This means the good days as well as some crummy…
DetailsSusan M. Graham, Certified Elder Law Attorney, Senior Edge Legal, Boise, Idaho In my basement, I have a craft corner and a large mirror with lots of sayings pasted on the glass to remind me of good things. I want to share a few reminders of the joy of life. (P.S. I have no idea…
DetailsBy: Susan M. Graham, Certified Elder Law Attorney, Senior Edge Legal, Boise, Idaho Betty came to see her estate planning lawyer after recovering from a fall where she broke her arm. It frightened her and she wanted to plan how her affairs would be handled if she were no longer able to take care of…
DetailsBy: Susan M. Graham, Certified Elder Law Attorney, Senior Edge Legal, Boise, Idaho Idaho does not recognize same-sex marriages, but the federal government does. There is a new IRS law, effective September 16, 2013 (Rev. Rule 2013-17, 2013-78). The IRS adopts the “State of Celebration” rule. Same-sex couples legally married in any foreign or domestic…
DetailsBy: Susan M. Graham, Certified Elder Law Attorney, Senior Edge Legal, Boise, Idaho Do you wonder what it costs to pay for long-term residential care insurance? Do you know what it really costs to pay for care in your home or in an assisted living or nursing home facility? Hourly rates vary from $18 to…
DetailsBy: Susan M. Graham, Certified Elder Law Attorney, Senior Edge Legal, Boise, Idaho Bill and Dolly, high school sweethearts, married when they turned 50. From previous marriages, Bill had three children and Dolly had two. Now they are in their 80’s and are conflicted about how to set up their estate plan to cover the…
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