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Life estates can be an excellent tool for Medicaid planning, probate avoidance and tax efficiency, but there are potential problems to look out for.
Read More »Whether you should prepare and file a Medicaid application by yourself or should hire help depends on answers to the following questions:
Read More »No parents want their children to fight among themselves after they are gone. Sadly, conflicts often arise, especially when a parent has gifted or loaned money to one child and not others.
Read More »When people pass away, their assets go through probate. The parties to an estate are the people involved in the probate process.
Read More »A new study reveals that 60 percent of family members who were taking care of loved ones with Alzheimer’s disease exhibited symptoms of depression that worsened over time
Read More »Here are some issues grandparents should consider before making gifts to grandchildren or other family members.
Read More »In recent years a number of non-lawyers have started businesses offering Medicaid planning services to seniors. While using one of these services may be cheaper than hiring a lawyer, the overall costs may be far greater.
Read More »Funerals are among the most expensive purchases many consumers will ever make. Don’t let funeral directors pressure you into buying more than you need.
Read More »Estate administration is the process of managing and distributing a person’s property (the “estate”) after death.
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