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Charitable Gift Giving
Read moreCharitable Gift Giving: Choosing a Gift to Give to a Charity December is the month of giving. And, what better month for us to discuss charitable gift giving! If you are considering making a donation to a public charity, you are not limited to donating cash. Depending upon your financial situation, giving objectives, and the […]
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Home Caregiver or Not?
Read moreShould My Loved One Needing Care Live With Me? Ah, to be a home caregiver or not. Many of us wrestle with this question as our loved ones age. Sometimes the real question is should you care for your loved one at home? These are not easy questions. And, more importantly, there are no right […]
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How to Prepare for Your Aging Parent’s Care
Read moreHow to Prepare for Your Aging Parent’s Care Your Aging Parent and How to Prepare for Their Care Every situation providing care for an aging parent is unique. However, one truism is that preparation is crucial to success. Do you need basic information about eldercare resources and services? Are you looking for a local agency […]
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Caregiving in a Time of Crisis
Read moreCaregiving in a Time of Crisis A caregiver tending to a loved one, a care partner, during a crisis is challenging, and the continuing COVID-19 pandemic deems that being prepared is more important than ever before. Caregivers must balance the need for their care partner’s health and balance it with that person’s safety. As the […]
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How To Thrive As A Family Caregiver
Read moreHow To Thrive As A Family Caregiver Learning how to thrive as a family caregiver has never been so important. There is a record 53 million people in the United States who provide care for an older family member. About 17 percent of the US population is a family caregiver, and most are losing sleep, worrying, losing […]
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Domestic Partners and Estate Planning
Read moreDomestic Partner and Estate Planning: Do Couples in a Domestic Partnership Have the Same Rights as a Married Couple in Estate Planning? Does a Domestic Partner Have the Same Rights as a Spouse When It Comes to Estate Planning? The short answer to whether couples in a domestic partnership have the same rights as married […]
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Estate Planning Asset Protection
Read morePlan for your Future Through Estate Planning And Asset Protection In these times of uncertainty, estate planning is more important than ever The truth is none of us know the future. Significant uncertainty abounds as to the outcomes of US tax legislation proposals. Estate and gift tax exemptions may get cut in half or not. […]
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Why You Should Review Your Estate Plan
Read moreWhy You Should Review Your Estate Plan Congratulations, you completed your estate plan. You can now relax. You have nothing to worry about anymore, right? Sure, that’s one way to think about it. However, let’s talk about why you should review your estate plan. As we all know, life happens. There is really nothing we […]
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Estate Planning Attorney Questions
Read moreEstate Planning Attorney Questions Questions You Should Ask Your Estate Planning Attorney Creating an estate plan is a personal and often emotional undertaking. Therefore, making the selection of your estate planning attorney of the utmost importance. Here are some questions you should ask your estate planning attorney to determine if they are the right person […]
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Why You Might Want to go through probate
Read moreShould You Avoid Probate? Why You Might Want To Go Through Probate Avoiding probate is a common goal for individuals deciding how they want their money and property to be handled when they pass. It is a worthy one and is regularly promoted by estate planning attorneys across the nation. However, probate is not an […]