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What are the Causes and Risk Factors of Parkinson's Disease?

Posted on: March 3, 2023 | By: David Parker, Esq.
There are several known causes of Parkinson's disease (PD). This condition is associated with decreased amounts of dopamine in a small area of the brain called the substantia nigra and in its projections to the basal ganglia (deep nuclei inside the brain).
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Annuity Beneficiaries

What Should I Know About Annuity Beneficiaries?

Posted on: March 2, 2023 | By: David Parker, Esq.
An annuity beneficiary is a person or entity that receives the benefit of an annuity after the death of the annuity owner. Who you choose to be the beneficiary of your annuity depends on several factors, including the type of annuity you own and your financial goals for it.
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What wrong with the Presley estate?

Why Is Lisa Marie Presley's Mom Fighting Her Daughter’s Estate Plan?

Posted on: March 1, 2023 | By: David Parker, Esq.
Priscilla Presley has filed legal documents disputing who oversees the estate of her late daughter Lisa Marie Presley.
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How does Portability work?

What Is Portability and When Should I Make a Portability Election?

Posted on: February 28, 2023 | By: David Parker, Esq.
A common financial mistake married farm couples make occurs when the first spouse dies, and the surviving spouse fails to ‘elect portability.’
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Do I Need a Life Insurance Trust?

Posted on: February 27, 2023 | By: David Parker, Esq.
Created to own and control a life insurance policy or policies while the insured is alive, Irrevocable Life Insurance Trusts (ILITs) are tools that are sometimes recommended by estate and planners.
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CDPAP will pay you to take care of Mom.

Getting the Government to Pay for you to care for Mom

Posted on: February 26, 2023 | By: David Parker, Esq.
Mom needs assistance and you are always there to help. Wouldn't it be great if you could get the government to pay you an hourly rate for what you are doing already? In New York State, the Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program (CDPAP) provides a unique approach to personal care that allows consumers to choose […]
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Can a Dementia Patient Sign Legal Documents?

Posted on: February 25, 2023 | By: David Parker, Esq.
Families and their loved ones with dementia need to start advance care planning after receiving a diagnosis of dementia. Medical experts and attorneys can help your loved one to be involved in their care planning.
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Can a Revocable Trust Protect Assets from Creditors?

Posted on: February 24, 2023 | By: David Parker, Esq.
With a revocable trust, you are typically both the founder and the trustee. This means that you both create the trust and manage its assets and operations.
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Presley Estate Battle Heating Up

Posted on: February 23, 2023 | By: David Parker, Esq.
Priscilla Presley believes she should be in charge of daughter Lisa Marie Presley's estate. However, a legal document filed seven years ago suggests that wasn't what the singer-songwriter wanted should she die.
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What is a survivorship clause ?

Do You Need a Revocable or an Irrevocable Trust?

Posted on: February 22, 2023 | By: David Parker, Esq.
Trusts are excellent vehicles for probate avoidance, ease of transition of funds to one’s beneficiaries upon death, asset protection planning and estate tax planning.
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