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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.

What doesn't Medicare cover.

What Is a Testamentary Trust and Do You Need One?

Posted on: May 25, 2020 | By: David Parker, Esq.
Utilization of a testamentary trust for the surviving spouse is an excellent idea, whether the survivor is the husband or wife.
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Disinhering a Child, what to know.

What Should I know about Durable Power of Attorney?

Posted on: May 22, 2020 | By: David Parker, Esq.
Has a loved one named you their financial power of attorney? Are you ready to take on all the responsibilities that entails? Hopefully, you won’t be called into action anytime soon, but with the coronavirus pandemic continuing, it’s something to think about.
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Can your love ones be disinherited ?

Advance Designation of Representative Payee for Social Security

Posted on: May 19, 2020 | By: David Parker, Esq.
Now you can actually have a voice in who is chosen, but you need to do it while you have capacity.
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What is a survivorship clause ?

What Is a Survivorship Clause in a Will?

Posted on: May 18, 2020 | By: David Parker, Esq.
Survivorship periods don’t usually surpass 60 days. If this period surpasses 120 days, it could put the tax-free estate transfer of assets to a surviving spouse at risk.
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Can a BDIT save you on taxes?

What if I Die Without a Will in the Pandemic?

Posted on: May 13, 2020 | By: David Parker, Esq.
Until now, you may have viewed writing a will as something you’d get around to doing someday. However, because of the vicious coronavirus, it’s time to treat writing a will as something every bit as important as washing your hands and using hand sanitizer, considering the potential consequences of not doing those things.
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What doesn't Medicare cover.

Will or a Trust, Which Takes Priority in a Conflict?

Posted on: May 12, 2020 | By: David Parker, Esq.
A will and a living trust are both part of a comprehensive estate plan, that sometimes are inconsistent with one another. When there are conflicts, the trust takes precedence.
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Can a BDIT save you on taxes?

How Low Interest Rates Create Estate Planning Opportunities

Posted on: May 11, 2020 | By: David Parker, Esq.
A more present sense of one's own mortality may drive those who have not made plans before to begin the process of creating an estate plan. For those who have existing plans, are they up to date? How does the changing economic environment affect prior decisions?
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An elder law attorney can help with paying for a nursing home

How are a DNR and a Living Will Different for Coronavirus Patients, if They Require a Ventilator?

Posted on: May 7, 2020 | By: David Parker, Esq.
The coronavirus pandemic is causing confusion for families of those who need to go to the hospital for care for suspected COVIS-19 infections.
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Legal Guardian and conservatorship

People Subject to Guardian Proceedings and Legal Representation

Posted on: May 6, 2020 | By: David Parker, Esq.
It’s hard to imagine being stripped by a court of the right to make decisions about finances, medical care and other matters. It’s even harder to imagine that happening without representation or the advice from a lawyer.
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Eddie Van Halen left money to a foundation

Why Gifting during Volatile Markets Makes Sense

Posted on: May 5, 2020 | By: David Parker, Esq.
The recent decline in asset values may make gifting a more attractive estate planning technique for many individuals, especially if you are considering gifts of stock or other non-cash assets.
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