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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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Trusts v Wills: What’s Right for You?

Posted on: April 21, 2019 | By: David Parker, Esq.
While we are young, many of us neglect to consider what will happen to our family and property after we pass away. Youth gives us the illusion of invulnerability, but the truth is that tomorrow is not promised to anyone.
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caregiving expenses need to be considered

What a Durable Power of Attorney Can Do

Posted on: April 20, 2019 | By: David Parker, Esq.
In some cases, the parent may have only nominal limitations. In others, a parent may be fully incapacitated. A parent may be mentally capable of handling any situation and physically capable of handling most.
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Must I File For Federal Taxes When My Dad is Dead?

Posted on: April 19, 2019 | By: David Parker, Esq.
Do I file 2018 tax returns for my father? He passed away in October 2018.
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Should I Have a transfer on death (TOD) Account?

Posted on: April 18, 2019 | By: David Parker, Esq.
Also known as joint accounts, these types of accounts let their owners pass on small estates in a simple way.
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Black Americans need planning

Do Family Relationships Mess Up Estate Planning, Ask an Estate Planning Lawyer?

Posted on: April 17, 2019 | By: David Parker, Esq.
Families should plan early and communicate their wishes to their estate planners, as well as update their legal documents to reflect those wishes.
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What is an Advance Directive and Do I Need One?

Posted on: April 13, 2019 | By: David Parker, Esq.
Normally, your doctor explains your health care options.  You then decide what is best for you. What happens if you are too ill to make decisions for yourself? Who do you want to make those decisions for you?
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Here’s One Way to Handle the Son-In-Law You Hate

Posted on: April 12, 2019 | By: David Parker, Esq.
A family from the United Kingdom has made international news, as a result of an alleged will forgery fueled by a mother-in-law’s disdain for her daughter’s husband.
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What is the Best Way to Leave an Inheritance to a Grandchild?

Posted on: April 11, 2019 | By: David Parker, Esq.
While everyone from brand new parents to great grandparents can benefit from the advice of a competent estate planning lawyer, frequently the individuals making sure that their affairs are in order, are those in their golden years. They have a common concern: what about their grandbabies?
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What is a Life Estate?

Posted on: April 10, 2019 | By: David Parker, Esq.
What, exactly, is a life estate? Does it have any value?
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What’s My Plan If I’m an “Elder Orphan?”

Posted on: April 9, 2019 | By: David Parker, Esq.
’Elder orphans’ is a new term coined to describe 22 percent of Americans over the age of 65 who lack someone, like a family member to take care of them.
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