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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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Can My Family Fight the Gift of My Estate to Caregiver ?

Posted on: June 3, 2021 | By: David Parker, Esq.
Are there any grounds that my adult children, siblings or ex-wife can contest my living will or the power of attorney that I have signed into effect for my caregiver?
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Unmarried Couples and estate planning

What Does SLAT Mean in Estate Planning?

Posted on: June 1, 2021 | By: David Parker, Esq.
These spousal trusts are garnering attention as estate and gift tax exemptions are poised for overhaul.
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How does Portability work?

Michael Jackson Estate’s Big Win against IRS in Tax Court

Posted on: May 31, 2021 | By: David Parker, Esq.
A ruling that Michael Jackson’s image and likeness at the time of his death were worth about $157 million less than the IRS estimated warns the agency not to look too far down the road, when assessing the value of a celebrity’s estate.
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What happened to Pat Bowlen 's estate?

Personal Property - How to Prevent Fighting over Baseball Cards?

Posted on: May 27, 2021 | By: David Parker, Esq.
When it comes to estate planning and deciding who gets what, most people concern themselves, understandably, with big-ticket items: investment accounts, real estate, business interests, etc. In doing so, it’s easy to overlook personal possessions, the seemingly mundane items that are part of daily life.
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Elder Abuse continues.

How to Protect Loved Ones from Elder Abuse

Posted on: May 25, 2021 | By: David Parker, Esq.
The pandemic has kept our aging parents away from us and us away from them for over a year. This isolation is not total. Some people have access, some ignore warnings and some are intent on using the pandemic to hide their actions.
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Big COLA increase in 2023

What Is the Main Purpose of a Irrevocable Trust?

Posted on: May 24, 2021 | By: David Parker, Esq.
Before you decide to put your home in an irrevocable trust, it is important to have a basic understanding of what you are doing and why.
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Maureen McGovern and her illness

Mistake #1: Procrastinating or Thinking that You Are too Young to Need a Plan

Posted on: May 22, 2021 | By: David Parker, Esq.
Does this sound like something you might say? I'm too young to worry about protecting my property. I don't have enough to protect. Maybe I'll take care of planning when I have more time to focus on it. Many people make the #1 mistake procrastinating when it comes to planning for their loved ones or […]
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What to know about guardianship ?

What Is the Purpose of an Estate Plan?

Posted on: May 18, 2021 | By: David Parker, Esq.
You can reduce stress and expenses for yourself and your family, if you develop an estate plan that includes these important documents.
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Calculating Required Minimum Distribution

Can the Estate Tax Be Avoided with a Trust?

Posted on: May 17, 2021 | By: David Parker, Esq.
The estate tax exemption raised by the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act will sunset in five years—possibly sooner, as the new Congress gears up for a Biden tax overhaul.
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Estate Planning and divorce

Divorce Proof Trust - I am Concerned That My Son-in-Law will get My Estate

Posted on: May 14, 2021 | By: David Parker, Esq.
You may love your son-in-law or daughter-in-law now, but that could change down the road. So, if you don’t want your money going to your child’s future ex, here’s what you should do.
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