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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.

Plan now so the surviving spouse is not in a bind.

Your Spouse Just Died … Now What?

Posted on: October 9, 2019 | By: David Parker, Esq.
In many relationships, it’s common for one spouse to play money manager and the other to take a more passive role. This, however, can lead to major complications, when the financially dominant partner dies first.
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New IRS portability rules

Can I Deduct Long-Term Care Expenses on My Tax Return?

Posted on: October 8, 2019 | By: David Parker, Esq.
The staggering costs of long-term care can wreak havoc on your retirement savings. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, about 27% of Americans turning 65 this year will incur at least $100,000 in long-term-care costs, while 15% will require care costing more than $250,000. That’s a hard pill for most seniors to swallow.
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How can I protect my real estate asset

Bargain and Sale Deed - Which is the Right Deed to Use?

Posted on: October 6, 2019 | By: David Parker, Esq.
Two of the most widely used deeds in real estate are quitclaim deeds and warranty deeds. Keep reading to learn about these two types of deeds and how they work—and what’s at stake if you choose the wrong one.
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What doesn't Medicare cover.

Can You Make a Temporary Change to a Will?

Posted on: October 5, 2019 | By: David Parker, Esq.
I admit that this question stumped me. It was not so much because of what you are asking, but rather why you are asking it in the first place. I’ve tried to come up with a scenario why someone would want to change their will temporarily, but I have come up blank.
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special needs planning

What if a beneficiary is not a citizen?

Posted on: September 27, 2019 | By: David Parker, Esq.
The father of my three children died with no will. We were divorced. He owns a house and was married in the Philippines about two years ago. However, his new wife has not been given entrance to the U.S. What happens to his estate?
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Andre Zarre 's Will Contest

What Are My Estate Planning Checklist?

Posted on: September 26, 2019 | By: David Parker, Esq.
Estate planning is not only for the wealthy—everybody can benefit from ensuring their assets and finances are properly taken care of after their death.
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Does My Business Need a Succession Plan?

Posted on: September 24, 2019 | By: David Parker, Esq.
As a small business owner, you should be thinking about your succession plan. A succession plan—or exit plan—is the strategic transferring of management roles or ownership of the company to others, whether it be a family member, an employee or an outside party.
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What is a survivorship clause ?

Can Multi-Generational Living or the Golden Girls Model Work for Families?

Posted on: September 23, 2019 | By: David Parker, Esq.
When a daughter travels great distances to assure her mother is well or a son visits so often with his father that each of them figures it might be easier if they simply joined households, it might be time to begin to question whether a joint living arrangement might make sense for everyone.
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Plan now so the surviving spouse is not in a bind.

What You Need to Know About Continuing Care Retirement Communities

Posted on: September 21, 2019 | By: David Parker, Esq.
A continuing care retirement community offers a continuum of care from independent living for people who need no assistance, to assisted living that offers some services, to nursing home care that provides skilled nursing care.
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trust administration

Can I Keep a Loved One’s Inheritance From Their Spouse?

Posted on: September 21, 2019 | By: David Parker, Esq.
I plan to leave most of my estate to my niece, but I do not want her estranged husband to be able to get his hands on any of the money. They are not getting divorced ‘because of the child.’ What is the most economical way to do this? They live in Missouri and may be moving to South Carolina. I am a New Jersey resident.
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