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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.

Unmarried Couples and estate planning

What are the Responsibilities of a Trustee ?

Posted on: November 16, 2020 | By: David Parker, Esq.
A trustee is a manager of assets in a trust. The grantor creates the trust and appoints the trustee. A trustee has a ‘fiduciary duty’ to serve the grantor and not benefit personally.
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Estate Administration - What to do?

Estate Administration - Act Quickly to Protect an Estate

Posted on: November 9, 2020 | By: David Parker, Esq.
When dealing with the emotional pain of the loss of a loved one, family members also have to address daunting administrative tasks.
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A pet trust can care for your pets after your death

Can I Leave My Pets Some of My Estate?

Posted on: November 5, 2020 | By: David Parker, Esq.
In addition to writing wills, Minnesotans are now setting up trusts to care for pets, ranging from dogs and horses to parrots and raccoons.
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Does King Chrales pay taxes?

Estate Planning in 2020 , Before the Year Ends.

Posted on: November 4, 2020 | By: David Parker, Esq.
If you have not already been inundated with invitations to webinars, articles and newsletters regarding  estate planning, you should consider doing so before the end of the year, since you undoubtedly will receive these over the next few months.
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Co-op and transferring to the kids

A Springing Power of Attorney Could Lead to a Bad Outcome

Posted on: November 3, 2020 | By: David Parker, Esq.
When do you need your estate plan to ‘go to work’ for you? While you may think the right answer is ‘after I die,’ the actual answer is ‘if I lose the ability to manage my own affairs.’
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What Happened to Phil Spector

Estate Planning Documents and Tasks Once You’ve Retired

Posted on: November 2, 2020 | By: David Parker, Esq.
Building enough wealth to sustain yourself in retirement is a monumental achievement. However, financial planning doesn’t end when you no longer rely on a paycheck.
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What happened to Tom Girardi from Real Housewives

When Does It Make Sense to Take Social Security at 62 ?

Posted on: October 30, 2020 | By: David Parker, Esq.
Choosing when to file for Social Security is one of the most important retirement decisions you'll ever make. That's because your filing age will determine your monthly benefit amount.
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New rules for Hearing Aids .

Estate Planning for a Second Marriage and Blended Family

Posted on: October 28, 2020 | By: David Parker, Esq.
Second (or third or fourth) marriages often require careful balancing between the needs of the surviving spouse and the needs of the children from a previous marriage.
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What doesn't Medicare cover.

What is Attorney Client Privilege after You Die?

Posted on: October 26, 2020 | By: David Parker, Esq.
Attorney-client privilege requires that attorneys keep confidential and refrain from sharing all secrets and other confidences of clients.
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What is a survivorship clause ?

Can a Power of Attorney Protect My Assets as I Get Older?

Posted on: October 22, 2020 | By: David Parker, Esq.
Many people focus on only protecting their estate from probate. However, in the big picture, probate is the least of their worries.
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