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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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The Difference between Power of Attorney and Guardianship for Elderly Parents

Posted on: February 12, 2021 | By: David Parker, Esq.
The difference between power of attorney and guardianship is a common question asked by adult children. Both roles share a duty to provide care and oversight of medical care and health.
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How does Portability work?

Do You Have to Fund the Trust for It to Be Valid?

Posted on: February 9, 2021 | By: David Parker, Esq.
If you don’t also fund it, unexpected things can happen and some of those things may not reflect the intent to the grantor.
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The Living Trust

Why Does a Person Need a Living Will ?

Posted on: January 29, 2021 | By: David Parker, Esq.
Unfortunately, only about a third of U.S. adults had an advance directive in recent years, according to one research analysis.
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What Happened to Phil Spector

Does a Will Supersede a Beneficiary Form ?

Posted on: January 26, 2021 | By: David Parker, Esq.
If you haven't reviewed your beneficiary designations recently, you may be setting your heirs and estate up for some unpleasant surprises.
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Is there a step-up-in-basis for real estate?

Mortgage Surplus Funds – How to get the money after Foreclosure?

Posted on: January 25, 2021 | By: David Parker, Esq.
If you had your home foreclosed and there was money left over, how do you get the mortgage surplus funds ? First let me state, I am an attorney in New York. These rules apply to New York State only. If the property is in another state, you need to speak with an attorney from […]
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Co-op and transferring to the kids

Your Estate Planning Checklist for 2021

Posted on: January 25, 2021 | By: David Parker, Esq.
Early in 2021, you should communicate with your advisers and review several items about your 2020 planning, if that planning is to have any likelihood of succeeding.
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What doesn't Medicare cover.

Should People Keep that Out of Their Wills ?

Posted on: January 20, 2021 | By: David Parker, Esq.
A last will and testament is the foundation of an estate plan, which lets you plan for your estate after you’re gone. However, there are certain things that you might not want to put in your will.
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How do you pass a certificate of deposit without a Will.

How Does a Charitable Trust Work?

Posted on: January 19, 2021 | By: David Parker, Esq.
While direct giving has an immediate impact, some individuals may be considering charitable planning strategies that will have a larger and longer-lasting impact not only on charities, but on their own lives or that of their families.
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How does Portability work?

When is an Inheritance Community Property ?

Posted on: January 18, 2021 | By: David Parker, Esq.
Everything each spouse earns during their marriage is community property. Fortunately, a gift or inheritance is separate property. However, that’s only half the battle.
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Co-op and transferring to the kids

Should I Transfer my home to my daughter ?

Posted on: January 15, 2021 | By: David Parker, Esq.
I am a single retired parent to an adult daughter, who is an only child. The home I currently reside for the last 26 years still has a mortgage and the deed is in my name only. I have a will that states everything is left to my daughter, and then to my grandson, if she proceeds me in death. Should my daughter be added to the deed?
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