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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.

Black Americans need planning

How Is a Notary Used in Estate Planning?

Posted on: October 28, 2021 | By: David Parker, Esq.
Individuals buying a home, adopting a child, completing estate planning documents, such as wills and advanced health care directives, or completing any number of legal procedures may find themselves in need of a notary.
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What doesn't Medicare cover.

How Do I Write a Will?

Posted on: October 27, 2021 | By: David Parker, Esq.
Dying without a will can be costly and eliminate your ability to plan or provide for loved ones.
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Legal Guardian and conservatorship

What Does It Mean to Be an Adult’s Legal Guardian?

Posted on: October 26, 2021 | By: David Parker, Esq.
To say there’s intense international interest over how pop star Britney Spears lost control of her estimated net worth of $60 million, as well as most of her personal and medical decisions, would be a gross understatement.
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Can you use a dynasty trust

What Is a Dynasty Trust ?

Posted on: October 25, 2021 | By: David Parker, Esq.
If you want to protect your family’s legacy from unnecessary taxes, divorce and creditors over the course of many generations, a dynasty trust could be your best friend.
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Long-Term Care Insurance?

What Should I Know about a Do-Not-Resuscitate Order or DNR?

Posted on: October 22, 2021 | By: David Parker, Esq.
If you are admitted to a hospital for even minor procedures, there is a good chance you will be asked to read and consider signing a do-not-resuscitate order.
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A family meeting to discuss planning

How Can I Conduct a Family Meeting about Family Wealth Planning?

Posted on: October 21, 2021 | By: David Parker, Esq.
When there is a large inheritance at stake (or even when there isn’t), it is a great idea to get everyone on the same page. A family meeting can make that happen, and it can even be enjoyable.
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What doesn't Medicare cover.

Is My Will Void If I Get Divorced?

Posted on: October 19, 2021 | By: David Parker, Esq.
Major changes in your life—such as marriage, having a baby, moving out of state, or divorce—should prompt a revisit to your current will. It is important to revise your will at these times, in order to ensure your estate planning is up to date.
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Can a BDIT save you on taxes?

What Items Should Not Be Stored in a Safe Deposit Box ?

Posted on: October 18, 2021 | By: David Parker, Esq.
Locking up certain important documents and valuables in a bank vault could turn into a headache for you or your heirs.
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How Did Hayley Mills Lose Her Fortune?

Posted on: October 14, 2021 | By: David Parker, Esq.
Hayley Mills became famous in the 1960s, starring in wholesome juvenile comedies like The Parent Trap (1961) and That Darn Cat! (1965.) However, in a new memoir, Mills reveals that she earned a fortune on Disney movies — and then lost it virtually overnight.
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New RMD rules

What Is the Best Thing to Do with an Inherited IRA ?

Posted on: October 12, 2021 | By: David Parker, Esq.
Inheriting an IRA from a parent has a unique set of rules you need to know, which will help you make the most of the money you inherit and avoid a tax-time surprise.
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