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It is important to keep up with estate planning news because changes in laws, regulations, and tax codes can significantly impact an individual's estate plan. Staying informed on current estate planning news can help individuals and families make informed decisions about their estate plans, ensure that their plans remain up-to-date and effective, and take advantage of new planning opportunities or strategies that may arise. Additionally, estate planning news may provide insights into broader economic trends or market conditions that could affect an individual's financial planning and wealth management strategies. Overall, staying informed on estate planning news can help individuals protect and preserve their assets, minimize taxes, and achieve their long-term financial goals.

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Assisted Living Providers Face More Pandemic-Related Scrutiny from OSHA

Posted on: April 15, 2022 | By: David Parker, Esq.
Assisted living communities and other healthcare settings cited for previous COVID-19 safety violations are facing additional pandemic-related scrutiny from the federal government.
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A Special Needs Trust can protect your child.

What Is Best Way to Spend ABLE Account Money?

Posted on: April 5, 2022 | By: David Parker, Esq.
ABLE accounts are a way for people with disabilities to save and spend money, while protecting their access to public benefits.
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Where is your Health Care Power of Attorney ?

Is Palliative Care a Benefit to All Seniors?

Posted on: March 18, 2022 | By: David Parker, Esq.
The COVID pandemic has shown how palliative care can also be valuable for managing the pain and stress of illness.
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What Happens when Bitcoin Holders Die?

Posted on: March 15, 2022 | By: David Parker, Esq.
In today’s digital era, the departed will be survived by their electronic footprints, such as iPhone photo albums, Spotify playlists—and cryptocurrency wallets.
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What wrong with the Presley estate?

Wendy Williams and Concerns for her Capacity

Posted on: March 4, 2022 | By: David Parker, Esq.
Wendy Williams has asked a New York court to restore her access to a bank account that was frozen amid talks about the media personality’s ongoing health issues.
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The Most Common Myths about COVID Vaccine

What Can We Learn from Prince ’s Estate Planning (or Lack Thereof)?

Posted on: March 1, 2022 | By: David Parker, Esq.
Six years of legal wrangling later, Prince’s estate is finally moving forward. Here are five critical mistakes he made that all of us can learn from.
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Estate Planning is one part of Elder Law

Can I Avoid Paying Taxes on Social Security Benefits ?

Posted on: February 28, 2022 | By: David Parker, Esq.
Social Security benefits are a vital source of income for many retired Americans. However, as with any income, the federal government is able to tax Social Security benefits—how much depends on the retiree's income.
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Beware Inheritance Theft

What Should I Know about Conservatorships?

Posted on: February 24, 2022 | By: David Parker, Esq.
Seeking a guardianship for a loved one is a decision that shouldn't be taken lightly. Here's how the process works.
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New rules for Hearing Aids .

Social Security Retirement Age Changing and What Does that Mean to Payment?

Posted on: February 23, 2022 | By: David Parker, Esq.
While you can start Social Security payments at age 62, your monthly checks are reduced if you begin collecting benefits at this age. To claim your full benefit, you need to sign up for Social Security at your full retirement age, which varies by birth year.
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Long-Term Care Insurance?

What are the Stages of Huntington’s Disease?

Posted on: February 18, 2022 | By: David Parker, Esq.
With Huntington’s disease, there are three different stages of the disease — early, middle and end stages — all of which come with different symptoms and care needs.
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