by Snyder Law PC | Jan 20, 2021 | Estate Planning, Snyder Blog
Whether you are starting from scratch or have an estate plan in place a letter of instruction (LOI) is an important part of any comprehensive plan. A letter of instruction can help your loved ones manage important information about you. A LOI conveys your desires,...
by Snyder Law PC | Jan 19, 2021 | Elder Law, Estate Planning, Long Term Care, Snyder Blog
Contemplating our own death is one of the hardest challenges we will ever have to face when leaving your loved ones. Yet, if we want our dying to be meaningful and merciful, it is imperative that we think about it while we still can. Most of us want to die at home,...
by Snyder Law PC | Jan 12, 2021 | Estate Planning, Snyder Blog
An estate plan is important for people of all ages, but as we age, the need for planning becomes even more critical. Many people avoid estate planning because they do not want to think about the end of life, failing health, or disability. Others believe that an estate...
by Snyder Law PC | Dec 30, 2020 | Estate Planning, Snyder Blog
You should check your estate planning documents every so often, to make sure they’re still good, especially with big life changes like births, marriages, divorces, and moving to another state. Children grow up, marriages dissolve, property gets sold, residences...
by Snyder Law PC | Dec 16, 2020 | Estate Planning, Probate, Snyder Blog
One day William’s daughter read in an article that a will was not the best way to leave property to heirs. Wills often involve long and expensive probate court proceedings and there are other, more-efficient ways to pass on savings to a family such as trusts. But...
by Snyder Law PC | Dec 14, 2020 | Personal Note, Snyder Blog
Life never goes exactly as planned. We fill our days with expectations, tasks, and goals, only to have life disrupt them all. We truly live a life interrupted. This year has underscored that very boldly for all of us in different ways. Some disappointing, some...
by Snyder Law PC | Dec 11, 2020 | Estate Planning, News, Snyder Blog
On November 3, 2020, California voters narrowly approved Proposition 19 (“Prop. 13”). The bad news for those that own real estate in California is that it came with significant property tax changes that go into effect on February 16, 2021. The good news is that you...
by Snyder Law PC | Dec 9, 2020 | Snyder Blog
As Gen Xers enter into their 40s and 50s, it is time for them to become active in the creation and execution of their retirement planning. There are many things to consider, including finances, investments, insurance policies, legal documents, living arrangements, and...
by Snyder Law PC | Nov 27, 2020 | Personal Note, Snyder Blog
With the tempest that has been swirling around us this year, it’s natural to feel a sense of unease, anxiety, and even downright panic. These are natural human reactions and emotions. Indeed, it is part of the human condition and in our makeup to have an internal...
by Snyder Law PC | Nov 25, 2020 | Snyder Blog, Veterans Benefits
It is a challenge to keep up with US Military veterans benefits as they are always changing, and many veterans miss out on what can be life-changing aid. Many wartime veterans receive a disability pension due to injury. But did you know that wartime veterans age 65 or...
by Snyder Law PC | Nov 18, 2020 | Business, Snyder Blog
For individuals who own real estate, it is important to consider the best way to structure your ownership. When you are just starting out as an investor in real estate, you may hold title to the real estate personally, but that may not be the most advantageous method...
by Snyder Law PC | Nov 11, 2020 | Snyder Blog, Veterans Benefits
The US Census Bureau reports that more than 18.2 million veterans live in the United States, and 38 percent of them are 65 and older. Additionally, the Census Bureau reports that more than 9 million veterans receive services from the Department of Veteran’s...
by Snyder Law PC | Nov 4, 2020 | Elder Law, Estate Planning, Snyder Blog
It is essential that as your parents’ age, you have conversations with them about their finances and estate plan. To broach the topic, you might bring up current events like the coronavirus pandemic, its effect on economic conditions, and how it relates to the...
by Snyder Law | Oct 27, 2020 | Estate Planning, Snyder Blog, Special Needs Planning
There’s a lot of bad information on the internet that directs parents of children with special needs to completely disinherit their child in order to maintain his or her eligibility for government benefits such as Medi-Cal, Supplemental Security Income (SSI), and...
by Snyder Law PC | Oct 21, 2020 | Snyder Blog, Veterans Benefits
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has become an unlikely and innovative pioneer in the quest to provide cost-effective, quality in-home care for veteran home health care. Although the agency has long been mired in controversies surrounding its programs,...
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