Asset Protection Today with Bill Alexander
61 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 4 years ago - ★★★★ - 4 ratingsBill Alexander of W.G. Alexander and Associates provides expert advice to help ensure you keep and protect as much of the money you have earned and saved.
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DNR
October 26, 2018 01:46 - 11 minutes - 10.4 MBThe DNR (Do Not Resuscitate) order, otherwise referred to as an AND (Allow Natural Death), only apply to situations where a patient is no longer lucid. Either the patient's heart has stopped or the patient is no longer to breathe on their own, and the patient has determined ahead of time that they do not want any further life-saving actions taken. DNRs are critical medical documents, however, they are one of the most misunderstood documents related to end of life. In this episode of Asset...
Living Wills
October 23, 2018 02:11 - 14 minutes - 12.9 MBOn this Asset Protection Today podcast we talk about the issues and planning necessary so you can protect your assets — but we turn to a topic that is difficult for many to address: a living will. However, in the grand scheme of things, it is equally important — not so much for asset protection but for family harmony and psychological well being. Living Will Background The first living will was first created in 1967 by human rights attorney Luis Kutner after experiencing the long and...
Medicare Enrollment
October 20, 2018 01:55 - 12 minutes - 11.9 MBAs seniors near age 65, there are often important decisions that they must make about their Medicare election. Unfortunately, most people fail to seek good advice about maximizing their benefits under this program. Medicare is not automatic; you must sign up and make elections inside the system. These elections can be more complicated than you may think. It’s important to start investigating what options are available before you’re eligible. With Medicare, you can sign up several months be...
Explaining Trusts
October 12, 2018 00:48 - 15 minutes - 13.8 MBBill explains how trusts allow you to maintain control over what you have and who it goes to.
Veterans Benefits
October 05, 2018 00:38 - 14 minutes - 32.3 MBVeterans can qualify for benefits, but the application process is designed for them to fail. Bill Alexander explains what the common pitfalls are, how to avoid them and even explores spousal benefits for veterans.
Social Security Elections
September 28, 2018 02:09 - 15 minutes - 13.9 MBBill Alexander breaks down why the age you choose to take Social Security is so important. He also addresses common mistakes and little known facts about survivor benefits.
Medicaid Myths
September 21, 2018 03:24 - 10 minutes - 9.35 MBBill addresses one of the biggest misnomers with Medicaid: that you will have to give up all your assets to enroll. He explains why that isn't true and how you can plan against asset recovery.
Fourth Pillar: Financial Planning Matching Your Legal Planning
September 14, 2018 01:42 - 10 minutes - 9.47 MBBill Alexander the final pillar of asset protection, which ensures all of your planning works in harmony.
Third Pillar: Title to Property
September 06, 2018 01:22 - 9 minutes - 8.51 MBBill explores the important concept of how you own your property, the third pillar of asset protection. A trust is like a box you can put things in... but do you know what is in your box?
Second Pillar: Legal Documents
August 30, 2018 00:52 - 10 minutes - 9.65 MBBill Alexanders explains there are legal documents that cover all aspects of life, and are not one-size fits all. The documents you need depend on where you are in the journey of living.
First Pillar: Liability Insurance
August 21, 2018 01:06 - 7 minutes - 6.86 MBAttorney Bill Alexander details the first of four pillars that are needed for asset protection. He explains that why without liability insurance, asset protection just won't work.