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Discussion of services offered by careers for people with disabilities. Guest – Christina Cornish-Lauria
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What You Should Know When Considering a Reverse Mortgage
Reverse mortgages are available to homeowners at least 62 years of age or older. A reverse mortgage is one of several options available to older homeowners that allows them to take advantage of any equity that has accrued in their homes. In a reverse mortgage, the homeowner receives income from the home’s equity tax free [...]
Continue reading...Quick Supportive Housing Checklist for Adults with Special Needs
An important consideration for parents of a maturing special needs child is housing. Families will need to do significant research into their options to make sure their child is properly cared for when he or she can no longer live at home. If the child will require a group home or some other form or [...]
Continue reading...Estate Planning Helps Unmarried Couples Enhance Legal Rights
Unmarried couples do not enjoy the inheritance rights of married couples. Because of this, estate planning is especially important to unmarried couples so that they can be sure their wishes will be legally carried out.
Unmarried couples that have been together for many years, or even decades, may give little thought to inheritance issues. However, in [...]
Trusts do Not Automatically Protect from Estate Taxes or Creditors
While a Living Trust is a valuable estate planning tool that can protect beneficiaries from the hassle and expense of probate, it does not automatically protect assets from estate taxes or creditors.
Currently, the Federal estate tax exemption is set at $3.5 million, meaning that only assets above that amount will be subject to Federal estate [...]
Wills are necessary for people of all ages and all estates of all sizes.
One common mistake in estate planning is not getting around to writing a Will at all. Many people sincerely intend to create a will, but most do not actually follow through with their intentions. Excuses for not drafting a will usually involve waiting for a certain event, such as the purchase of a house, the [...]
Continue reading...Reevaluate your investment strategy according to your goals
An estate plan should be reviewed regularly to make sure it still conforms to your wishes and current economic conditions. During a turbulent economy, such as the one we are experiencing now, it is particularly important to review your investment strategy.
The direction you take your retirement saving plan will depend on your risk tolerance and [...]
Community Services Available for People with Special Needs
A Westchester Dept. of Community Mental Health representative discusses community services available for people with special needs. Guest – Matthew Faulkner
Continue reading...NorthEast Recreation offers year-round recreation opportunities for individuals with disabilities.
NorthEast Recreation offers year-round recreation opportunities for individuals with disabilities. – Guest Janet Riley
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