"I encourage all of my clients to view retirement not as what they're retiring from, but what they're retiring to. Thinking about retirement this way creates a mental shift and gives you a sense of hope and joy as you enter this new phase of life." Have you ever looked into your financial future and wondered how you can retire not just comfortably but with a genuine zest for life? That's the journey our host Danny Gudorf takes us on in the latest episode of The Limitless Retirement Podcast. Danny tackles the critical need for a healthy cash reserve as you step into retirement, ensuring you ha ..read more

With the number of baby boomers rising, more men and women are struggling to find appropriate ways to provide for long-term care. In Dayton, Ohio, it’s not unusual in 2023 to see assisted living care costs go as high as $8500 per month, and it’s not unusual to see nursing home costs exceed $12000 per month. With a medical inflation rate that is above the already-high regular inflation rate, the cost of care is clearly going to double in as little as ten years. In this episode of Repair the Roof, Attorney Ted Gudorf discusses everything you need to know about a little-known, but powerful opt ..read more

In this episode of Repair the Roof, Attorney Ted Gudorf discusses the three legal documents you need to have to make sure your medical decisions are taken care of, whether you’re 18 years old and going off to college, or 95 years old and in a nursing home. It is extremely important to be clear about whom you want to make medical decisions for you when you can’t, and also to give you some guidance about end-of-life decisions. The first document is a HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996) authorization, through which you designate other individuals to speak with yo ..read more

In the second episode of Repair the Roof, Attorney Ted Gudorf explores the differences between wills and trusts. A will, he explains, is a legal document where you provide a set of instructions on how you want to handle your estate when you pass away. It functions after your death and provides you with nothing before it. It only encompasses that which is in your name alone and guarantees that your estate will go through probate. Probate is a court-supervised process where wills are submitted, and it can be expensive and time-consuming. For his clients, Ted wants to ensure that probate court is ..read more

Welcome to the Repair the Roof Podcast! It's named after President Kennedy’s famous quote: “The time to repair the roof is when the sun is shining.” The Repair the roof podcast is about all things estate planning and elder law. Your host Attorney Ted Gudorf is board certified in Estate Planning and Elder Law. Gudorf Law Group has been practicing in Estate Planning and Elder law in Ohio for over 35 years. The podcast episodes will last anywhere from 10 to 25 minutes and will explore different estate planning and elder law tops in a fun but informative format. The podcast will be releasing 3 epi ..read more

Get ready to unravel the complex world of property taxes in Ohio with Attorney Ted Gudorf. This episode will leave you better informed and prepared for the ever-changing property tax landscape. Ted walks us through the recent surge in property values, breaking down what this means for you as a property owner, and how it differs from your home's resale value.  Our host dives into the intricate details of the mass appraisal system employed by local counties and the independent appraisal process which determines a property's fair market value. Ted offers invaluable insights into how to appe ..read more

Listen in as Attorney Ted Gudorf guides you through the complexities of funding a trust, in the latest episode of the Repair the Roof Podcast. This episode is dedicated to discussing the vital importance of fully funding your estate plan. Ted highlights the top seven items to transfer into your trust, the paperwork involved, and the legal implications. He also covers the specifics of transferring real estate into trusts, the role of title insurance, and the need for a general warranty deed in Ohio. He continues by explaining the medallion signature guarantee process required for transferring ..read more

Our host, Attorney Ted Gudorf unravels the intricacies of trust types and estate planning. He starts by examining the key distinctions between the types of trusts frequently created at Gudorf Law Group, and how these different trusts can protect your assets from lawsuits, creditors, bankruptcy, and divorces, and even provide a shield against Medicaid, federal, and state estate tax. Ted focuses on irrevocable trusts for Medicaid asset protection, emphasizing the role of a third-party trustee and why the trust maker cannot be a beneficiary. He also touches on the importance of having a limited ..read more

Are you prepared for the future of your estate? Our host, Attorney Ted Gudorf is here to help you avoid the five major estate planning blunders that could impact your family. In this episode, he tackles the skyrocketing cost of long-term care, as 10,000 individuals turn 65 every day and the probability of needing such care increases. Discover Gudorf Law Group’s preferred method of addressing long-term care, asset-based long-term care, and why it's essential for your future. Taxes and probate can be confusing and overwhelming, but they don't have to be. Ted reveals critical insights on how to ..read more

Discover the essentials of revocable living trusts with our host, Attorney Ted Gudorf, as he guides us through the 10 must-have provisions for success in a revocable living trust in Episode 19 of the Repair the Roof Podcast. Learn how to create a solid trust that not only protects your estate but also simplifies matters for your loved ones in case you become incapacitated or pass away. Ted addresses the importance of identifying the individuals involved, the significance of a spendthrift clause, and the crucial no-contest clause. Additionally, he’ll cover often-overlooked provisions regarding ..read more