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It usually does not begin with a plan.   It begins with a moment.   I have sat with families at Bellomo & Associates who

  This blog is inspired by a recent episode of The Red Wagon Estate Planning & Elder Law Show, where Jeff Bellomo sat down with

“If you only have a will, you may not have a complete estate plan.”   This is something we gently explain to families all the

You are scheduling your child’s dentist appointment while coordinating your dad’s cardiology visit. You are reviewing college savings plans while quietly wondering how long your

When people hear the word legacy, they often think about money. Who gets what? How much is passed down? Whether assets are divided fairly. While

One of the biggest fears families share, often quietly, is this question: What happens if I need long-term care and it wipes out everything I

Being named an executor is an honor, but it often arrives at one of the hardest moments of your life. While you are grieving the

Why “Just Spend It Down” Is Not a Real Plan You have probably heard someone say, “Just spend down the assets and apply for Medicaid.”

When a Loved One Can’t Make Decisions, Who Steps In and How This question usually comes up during stressful moments. A medical emergency. A new

Why Waiting Until Later Is the Most Expensive Choice You Can Make One of the first questions people ask when they start thinking about estate

Published on January 13, 2020. Last Updated on December 30, 2025.   Most people understand that estate planning is important. They know they should have

Published on January 17, 2020. Last Updated on December 23, 2025.   Long-term care insurance is one of the most misunderstood topics in estate planning