Estate Planning is not just for people you consider "old"; it is for everyone. Take Charlotte Fox for example. She was one of the most famous mount climbers ever, who fell down her stairs at home. Are you planning for the unexpected? This article looks at the elements of a basic plan.Planning for the UnexpectedJune 6, 2018 by Steve Hartnett 0 CommentsCharlotte Fox was an adventurous woman. She was a serious mountain climber and reached the summit of some of the world’s … [Read more...]
Life Changes
Life changes...Heraclitus said, “The only thing that is constant is CHANGE.” As our children create new chapters in their lives and we begin new phases of ours, we look upon these milestones years later and remember life’s changes. As Christina’s children, Ethan and Ella, get ready to go to new schools, Windy’s child, Abigail, embarks on a new journey as she faces school for the first time. Life is constant change.We will all face changes and transitions as we travel through life: going to … [Read more...]
You Never Know: Planning for the Unexpected Death
This article examines the unexpected death of two people who died from doing very typical things. Risks might be re around the corner, even in seemingly safe endeavors, so you should be prepared. The article looks at the elements of a basic plan.Ordinary Day ScenariosOn a hot summer day, few things are more fun than swimming. Hannah Collins went swimming on such a day in the Edisto river near Charleston, South Carolina. She swam often and was nicknamed “river rat” by her father. But, while … [Read more...]
Back to School List – Estate Planning Firm
There are several types of lists you think of when going back to school: supply list, apparel list, must have list, and the list goes on. As you are planning and getting those kiddos back into school, there are several things you should be thinking about too...FINDING THE RIGHT ESTATE PLANNING FIRM. I know, it typically does not rank at the top of the list, but why not let it be at the top of the list this year. You have procrastinated long enough.When you search for the Right Estate … [Read more...]
FOUND MONEY – Medicaid Planning
I put on a pair of jeans the other day and found $5 in my pocket. Where did that come from? I didn’t know, but I was excited. It made me remember a time I found $20 in my winter coat. What a GREAT feeling! Perhaps you've reached in your pocket and found money long forgotten about, too. By creating your Estate Plan with Gersh Law Offices, PSC, you can have that excitement too by keeping the money you already have instead of giving it away. Estate Planning, specifically designed with the … [Read more...]
6 Important Estate Planning Considerations – Part 3: Your Kids
This third article focuses on protecting beneficiaries by keeping in mind the differing needs of the beneficiaries and the need for different planning as a result.The first article in the series showed how an estate plan prepares one for incapacity during life and not just for the distribution of assets at death. The second article in the series focused on how an estate plan should take into consideration the potential for future Long-Term Care (“LTC”) needs. Often, when people think of … [Read more...]
Your Father’s Day Joke Stop
Find a fund joke to tell your father Happy Father's Day!http://www.wayfm.com/content/wally/uncategorized-wally/18-perfect-dad-jokes-for-your-fathers-day/ … [Read more...]
Our Clients Love Us
On May 4, 2018 our client Jeanne emailed us the following Letter of Recommendation:From: JeanneSent: Friday, May 04, 2018 11:58 AMTo: Christina Cochran ; Wes GershSubject: letter of recommendation for Gersh LawI recommend Gersh Law Offices. As Administrator for what the Judge called "the most complicated Probate case Kentucky has ever seen," I applaud Gersh Law for their help and guidance to me on behalf of the estate. Closing this estate took over 5 years (with lawsuits, over 20 … [Read more...]
6 Important Estate Planning Considerations – Part 2: Long-Term Care
Many considerations must be addressed in an estate plan, not just who gets whatever’s left after your death. Long-Term Care expenses are an ever-increasing concern. Your estate plan should consider how those expenses would get paid. This article looks at several ways to plan for those expenses.6 Important Estate Planning Considerations – Part 2: Long-Term Care … [Read more...]
6 Important Estate Planning Considerations – Part 1: Incapacity
One of the most important considerations in an estate plan is incapacity planning. This article describes how an estate plan provides incapacity planning and the documents which may be used to accomplish that planning. It also looks at how having a plan in place may relieve stress during an emergency.6 Important Estate Planning Considerations – Part 1: Incapacity … [Read more...]
