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A Chat About Long-term Care Insurance With Rick Gallacher, CFP® (Ep.21)

A Chat About Long-term Care Insurance With Rick Gallacher, CFP® (Ep.21)

Most people will need some form of long term care at some point in their life, and they don’t want to be a burden on their family.

In this episode, Austyn Whittenburg talks with Rick Gallacher, CFP®, to talk about a range of different long term care options, the benefits of the services, and when you need them.

Rick discusses:

  • How to get benefits from long term care insurance
  • The different ways these policies get set up
  • How tough it can be for informal caregivers
  • The average costs of assisted living facilities versus at home care
  • And more

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About Our Guest:

Rick Gallacher has experience in the areas of financial modeling, asset allocation, investment selection, estate planning, personal risk management, holistic situation auditing and personal financial reporting. As a licensed CPA, he has proficiency in understanding and applying analysis to the overall economy, capital markets, corporate fundamentals, personal taxation and essential business law.

This material contains only general descriptions and is not a solicitation to sell any insurance product or security, nor is it intended as any financial or tax advice. In addition, state insurance laws and insurance underwriting rules may affect available coverage and its costs. Guarantees are based on the claims paying ability of the issuing company. If you need more information or would like personal advice you should consult an insurance professional. You may also visit your state’s insurance department for more information.

Riders are additional guarantee options that are available to an annuity or life insurance contract holder. While some riders are part of an existing contract, many others may carry additional fees, charges and restrictions, and the policy holder should review their contract carefully before purchasing.

The Reason Everyone Should Have an Estate Plan with Eric Whiting (Ep.15)

The Reason Everyone Should Have an Estate Plan with Eric Whiting (Ep.15)

Many people think estate plans are solely for wealthy people but that could not be further from the truth.

Everyone should have an estate plan.

In this episode, Austyn Whittenburg talks with Eric Whiting, an estate planning lawyer. Planning your trust should be a priority for you to ensure your children and family can be taken care of incase something unexpected happens to you. There are also some other important documents he talks about, such as why having a power of attorney is in your best interest.

Eric discusses:

  • The big difference between a will and an estate plan
  • All the documents you need to help ease the pressure off of your family if anything happens to you
  • How often you should review your will and estate plan
  • Why everyone should have a trust
  • And more

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Eric Whiting and York Howell & Guymon are not affiliated with or endorsed by Whittenburg Wealth Partners or LPL Financial. Whittenburg Wealth Partners and LPL Financial do not offer legal advice or services.

About Our Guest:

Eric B. Whiting is an attorney with the Salt Lake City law firm of York Howell & Guymon. Eric’s practice is focused on estate planning, tax, business planning, and nonprofit entities. Eric also assists clients of large and small estates with all aspects of estate administration and probate. Eric assists business clients with entity selection, structuring, formation, and planning. He also represents clients before the IRS. Eric is currently an active member of the Utah State Bar, Idaho State Bar, Washington State Bar and most recently Wyoming State Bar. He is also admitted before the U.S. Tax Court, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit and the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Washington. Eric earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Economics and Law & Constitutional Studies at Utah State University, his Juris Doctor at Gonzaga University School of Law and his LL.M. in Taxation at Georgetown University Law Center. When not in the office, Eric loves spending time outside with his wife and three daughters. He enjoys mountain biking, rock climbing, skiing and snowboarding.