The Life and Legacy Show

Do you have an estate plan?  Is it a good one?  How would you know?  In this episode, Tim discusses his criteria for a successful estate plan.  If you've thought about doing some estate planning this…

It's New Year's Eve and that is a time for reflection and planning.  Did you know that many people mark "getting my affairs in order" as one of their top resolutions?

If it has been a while since you …

It's the Season of Giving.... but avoid these important legal problems that gifts could great!

National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation is without a doubt the best Christmas movie ever made... and it's not even close.  If you agree, you've probably watched this movie dozens of times like we have.…

This time of year, families get together to spend time.  For some families, these wonderful get-togethers will be a wake-up call.  You'll realize that a senior member of your family is starting to sl…

In this episode, Tim takes a minute to celebrate Veterans Day by explaining a few programs that Veterans should know about.  First, we discuss the Camp Lejeune Act and how injured Vets can finally re…

In response to questions we received following our recent Medicaid episode, Tim gets back to the basics in this episode to explain the eligibility rules for Medicaid to pay a nursing home.  The episo…

There is so much confusion about the role of the executor.  What happens if there is no will?  How do I get sworn in? What are my duties? How long does it take? Should I get help?

In this episode, Tim…

If you or a loved one ever need a nursing home, you need to be prepared that it will likely cost hundreds of thousands of dollars.

The only government agency that will help you pay is Medicaid.  But M…

On this episode, Tim interviews Attorney Josh Nelson, owner of Nelson Elder Care Law in Georgia.  

Tim and Josh discuss what makes elder law attorneys unique and why it's the only type of estate plan …

At the Sechler Law Firm, we have recently become involved with two opportunities that may allow you to get some much needed money from the government coffers.

First is the Employee Retention Tax Credi…

Aren't Trusts Only For Rich People?  No!!!!!!

Listen to this episode for 9 reasons that middle-class families should consider owning their home in a trust.  

Don't assume you don't need a trust because…

Far too often,  when a family admits a loved one to a nursing home, they assume it is too late to plan to protect assets.  This is wrong!  There are still dozens of opportunities that could make sens…

Business Owners - You likely overpaid your taxes in 2020 and 2021.  

Every quarter, you file a 941 Quarterly Employer tax return.  In 2020 and 2021 there was a credit against these taxes that most emp…

In this episode, Tim shares a couple of stories that show the importance of doing asset protection work.  He shares how planning ahead for long-term care can protect your home and savings.  He also s…

Middle-class seniors have a big problem... One-third will develop dementia and two-thirds will need some form of long-term care.  In Pennsylvania, nursing homes cost $180,000 per year.  

Do you want t…

If you are a veteran or know a veteran, this episode is for you.  Tim interviews fellow attorney, Todd Wesche, of Vetus Legal, a  law firm helping veterans nationwide get the benefits they deserve.  

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Should I give my house to my kids? 
Will I lose my house if I go to the nursing home?
What are the rules?  How Do I Decide?

In this episode, Tim discusses one of the most common questions we get - How S…

What is your legacy?  Is it the financial inheritance you will leave to others?  Is it the keepsakes you pass on?  Is it your life's story; all the good and the bad?  

In this episode, Tim asks a ques…

In early July, the PA legislature passed a budget that was subsequently signed by Gov Wolf.  In this budget, there are great increases in funds going to long-term care facilities.  This is a big, non…