Rhodes Law Blog
Medicaid & Long-Term Care Planning
Will you need long-term care? Studies show that approximately 70% of people reaching age 65 will need some type of long-term care. The average duration of long-term care (including in-home care and institutional custodial care) is 2.2 years if you are male and 3.7...
Beneficiary Designation Mistakes to Avoid
Most people have a substantial percentage of their assets in retirement accounts, stock accounts, bank accounts and insurance policies. These assets are held in “beneficiary form,” meaning you can name a beneficiary to receive the asset or payout at your death. An...
Types of Trusts
People often misunderstand trusts, thinking that they are exclusively for multi-millionaires and their children. While a trust can certainly help someone in that financial situation, trusts can also be helpful in a multitude of other situations. What is a trust? Very...
Fundamental Parts of an Estate Plan
What is an estate plan? This Rhodes Law Firm blog post explains the most common components of an estate plan and the purpose that each part serves.