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Smart Money, Made Simple Navigating Your Financial Future Doesn't Have to be a Headache Adding your name to your parents’ house sounds smart, right? Like, what could possibly go wrong? Oh, just little things like capital gains tax, gift tax, and Medicaid penalties. You know… the fun stuff. Here’s how to keep the family home from turning into a financial horror story: 🏡 Revocable Trust Keeps the house out of probate and under control—without waking the IRS. 📑 TOD Deed (Transfer on Death) Fast,...
Smart Money, Made Simple Navigating Your Financial Future Doesn't Have to be a Headache Hey there,Here’s something you don’t hear every day: long-term care costs can sometimes be tax-deductible. No, really! If you’re helping your parents with elder care, assisted living, or medical appointments, there’s a chance Uncle Sam might actually give you a little relief—if you know how to ask. What counts? Memory care In-home caregivers Assisted living (when it’s for medical need) Even mileage to...
Smart Money, Made Simple Navigating Your Financial Future Doesn't Have to be a Headache You don’t need a Rockefeller-sized yacht to need a trust. A regular ol’ family home will do the trick! If your parents own a house, have property out of state, or want to avoid turning their estate into a courtroom drama, a revocable living trust is a no-brainer. Here’s why: Without a trust or named beneficiary, assets titled solely in your parent’s name go through probate. With a trust? Assets pass...