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Estate planning services refer to the process of managing and distributing one's assets and properties after their death, in a way that ensures the smooth transfer of wealth to the intended beneficiaries while minimizing taxes and other expenses. Estate planning services may include drafting legal documents such as wills, trusts, and powers of attorney, as well as providing guidance and advice on strategies for asset protection and wealth transfer. These services may be provided by lawyers, financial advisors, or other professionals with expertise in estate planning. Effective estate planning can help individuals achieve their long-term financial goals and provide peace of mind for themselves and their loved ones.

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What Can’t I Forget in My Will Now that I’m 50?

Posted on: March 2, 2022 | By: David Parker, Esq.
Without a will, decisions made about your property and assets will be handed over to local courts, which can make an already challenging time even harder for your loved ones.
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Estate Planning is one part of Elder Law

Can I Avoid Paying Taxes on Social Security Benefits ?

Posted on: February 28, 2022 | By: David Parker, Esq.
Social Security benefits are a vital source of income for many retired Americans. However, as with any income, the federal government is able to tax Social Security benefits—how much depends on the retiree's income.
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Where is your Health Care Power of Attorney ?

How Does the Caregiver Tax Credit Work?

Posted on: February 22, 2022 | By: David Parker, Esq.
There are actually several tax credits and deductions available to adult children who help look after their aging parents or other relatives.
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Long-Term Care Insurance?

What are the Stages of Huntington’s Disease?

Posted on: February 18, 2022 | By: David Parker, Esq.
With Huntington’s disease, there are three different stages of the disease — early, middle and end stages — all of which come with different symptoms and care needs.
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What wrong with the Presley estate?

Will Contest - Why are Siblings Battling over Mom’s Estate?

Posted on: February 17, 2022 | By: David Parker, Esq.
A 14-year-long legal fight among five siblings over a Queens woman’s estate has gotten so nasty that it landed two elderly sisters in jail, and now one of them may lose her home.
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Can a BDIT save you on taxes?

What was Stephen Sondheim Estate Plan?

Posted on: February 16, 2022 | By: David Parker, Esq.
Broadway legend Stephen Sondheim left behind an estate estimated to be worth as much as $75 million to his husband, charities and a dozen other friends, court papers show.
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Adding Beneficiary Designations

Write a Letter of Instruction for Loved Ones

Posted on: February 15, 2022 | By: David Parker, Esq.
Executors can use additional information in administering estates, especially if the executor is unrelated to the decedent.
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Don't fight over an inheritance

Beneficiary - What Legal Terms in Estate Planning do Non-Lawyers Need to Know?

Posted on: February 14, 2022 | By: David Parker, Esq.
For most people, entering the realm of estate planning can feel a bit like traveling as a tourist into another culture. Because the language itself is unfamiliar, asking a question can result in an answer that is equally confusing.
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Larry King 's estate goes on.

Why Should I Have a Living Will?

Posted on: February 11, 2022 | By: David Parker, Esq.
As a review of terms, a will is a legal document that specifies how a person’s estate should be handled only after that person’s death. A living will has nothing to do with how your “things” like property, money, jewelry, etc. are to be distributed. Unlike a will, it is, in fact, a document that comes into play while you’re still alive.
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What does the surviving spouse get?

How to Avoid Giving Estate to Your Ex

Posted on: February 10, 2022 | By: David Parker, Esq.
State laws generally make it so that once a married couple is divorced, ex-spouses lose all property rights.
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