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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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Should an Inheritance Be Equally Split Between Family Members

Posted on: March 16, 2021 | By: David Parker, Esq.
When you’re planning to divide your estate unequally, explain the reasons to your heirs, and remember: They might be hurt anyway.
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trust administration

How to Avoid Medicaid Estate Recovery

Posted on: March 15, 2021 | By: David Parker, Esq.
If you’re helping an aging parent navigate Medicaid because they don’t have long-term care insurance or you think you’ll need it yourself someday, it’s important to understand how the program works.
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Assistance for caregivers

Get Estate Plan in Order, If Spouse Is Dying from a Terminal Illness

Posted on: March 11, 2021 | By: David Parker, Esq.
Planning for the death of a spouse is difficult and painful. It involves conversations that we don’t want to have.
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Work on your Estate Plan

Elder Financial Abuse Increases with Social Isolation

Posted on: March 8, 2021 | By: David Parker, Esq.
The unprecedented quarantines to protect against the spread of the novel coronavirus have made many seniors more vulnerable to financial exploitation.
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How do you pass a certificate of deposit without a Will.

Should I Pass a Certificate of Deposit in My Will?

Posted on: March 2, 2021 | By: David Parker, Esq.
Is there a Certificate of Deposit for a husband and wife where if one passes away, the CD is not subject to probate for the surviving spouse?
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Keep your estate plan organized

When Does a Power of Attorney Fail to Do Its Job?

Posted on: February 25, 2021 | By: David Parker, Esq.
Every estate plan should have a power of attorney, in which you give one or more people authority to act as agents on your behalf when you aren’t able to.
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Disinhering a Child, what to know.

Disinheriting My Child?

Posted on: February 22, 2021 | By: David Parker, Esq.
When these types of situations arise, there are many steps you can take to avoid your will from being contested by individuals who believe they are entitled to receive your assets.
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Work on your Estate Plan

What Is a Conservatorship ?

Posted on: February 19, 2021 | By: David Parker, Esq.
When an individual cannot make important decisions for himself or herself, a judge appoints someone called the conservator or guardian to make decisions. The conservator has the legal backing of the court in all decisions, including finances, medical and personal care.
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Unmarried Couples and estate planning

Can Unmarried Couples have an Estate Plan?

Posted on: February 17, 2021 | By: David Parker, Esq.
The couple needs to create an appropriate estate plan. If they truly want inheritance rights, they need to execute testamentary documents, such as wills.
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Estate Planning and divorce

Divorce, Death and Details: Missteps can Create Estate Planning Disasters

Posted on: February 16, 2021 | By: David Parker, Esq.
After the divorce, Mike logged onto the employer’s benefits system and tried, but failed, to delete Wendy as the beneficiary of his life insurance.
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