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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.

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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What wrong with the Presley estate?

Did Robert Redford Have a Business Exit Plan?

Posted on: January 13, 2021 | By: David Parker, Esq.
Robert Redford officially bought what was once the Timp Haven Resort (now known as the Sundance Mountain Resort) in 1969. This year, he's stepped away, selling the resort to Broadreach Capital Partners and Cedar Capital Partners. While we don't know how much the resort was sold for, the structure of the sale shows how this iconic real estate investor has built a successful exit strategy.
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Social Security and In VItro

SECURE Act has Changed Special Needs Planning

Posted on: January 12, 2021 | By: David Parker, Esq.
An applicable multi-beneficiary trust can solve some--but not all--of the challenges that the new act presents.
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5 biggest mistakes for beneficiaries

How Can Blended Families Use Estate Planning to Protect All of the Siblings?

Posted on: January 11, 2021 | By: David Parker, Esq.
No matter how solid the relationships might be, it is important for parents to be aware how blended families can create unique estate planning issues.
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Can a BDIT save you on taxes?

What Do I Need to Know about Creating a Simple Will ?

Posted on: January 8, 2021 | By: David Parker, Esq.
Creating a will is one of the most basic elements of estate planning. There are different types of wills you can choose from, including a simple will.
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What doesn't Medicare cover.

How Much Should We Tell the Children about the Estate Plan?

Posted on: January 5, 2021 | By: David Parker, Esq.
Even those with thorough estate plans might have neglected to discuss details with potential heirs.
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What doesn't Medicare cover.

Zappos CEO Tony Hsieh had No Will and That Is a Mistake

Posted on: December 31, 2020 | By: David Parker, Esq.
If you pass away without a will, a state court generally decides who gets your assets and, if you have children, who will care for them.
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Co-op and transferring to the kids

Ex-Girlfriend Could Own Your Family Home

Posted on: December 30, 2020 | By: David Parker, Esq.
My friend prepared his will and specified that his house would go to his girlfriend. She had contributed money to the upkeep, while they were together.
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Calculating Required Minimum Distribution

How Will a New NFL Policy Impact Pat Bowlen 's Estate Planning?

Posted on: December 29, 2020 | By: David Parker, Esq.
In a massive turn of events, the Denver Broncos may finally get a resolution to the fiasco that is the team’s ownership situation; only it may not come in the way that it was originally planned.
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Estate Planning for the sandwich generation

What Do I Need to Know about Gift-Giving with the Biden Administration?

Posted on: December 28, 2020 | By: David Parker, Esq.
Gifting sounds pretty simple, but there are many ways to do it, and several tax ramifications to be aware of as well.
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