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What Is a Trust and How Does It Work?

July 31, 2022
Trusts are often associated with the rich. However, the uber-wealthy are not the only people who can benefit from using trusts. There is no minimum asset level or net worth required to set up a trust, and you can put any amount of money into a trust.
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How Does a Trust Fund Work?

July 27, 2022
Trust funds are an important estate planning tool. They can protect your assets while you’re alive and help ensure that you leave money to your children or other loved ones after you die.
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Can I Pay Less Taxes on My Retirement Funds?

July 23, 2022
You don't get to use all the money in your traditional 401(k) and IRA for retirement because you still have to pay taxes on it.
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5 Biggest Estate Planning Mistakes

July 17, 2022
Beyond not making a will at all, here are the biggest mistakes that estate planning attorneys see clients make.
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Is Spa Good for Memory Care Patients?

July 16, 2022
When Sunshine Retirement Living officials saw a significant drop in the use of antipsychotics in its memory care residents after piloting a “sensory spa” in one community, its mission became clear. The company expanded use of the spas throughout its portfolio.
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Can I Include Guns in My Estate Plan?

July 6, 2022
Firearms are unique in this regard; guns are the only item of personal property that carry an inherent risk of legal peril, including potential criminal liability, so careful and deliberate planning is warranted.
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How to Find a Great Elder Law Attorney?

July 3, 2022
Did you know someone who is 65 today has a 70 percent chance of needing long-care treatment in the future? Even seniors who have saved up for their waning years can find it a challenge to pay for nursing home costs, especially when relying only on Medicare coverage.
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What Type of Trust Do You Need?

July 2, 2022
There are two main kinds of trusts: revocable and irrevocable.
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How to Start an Estate Plan

June 28, 2022
The Covid-19 pandemic has increased Americans’ awareness of the need to have a will, living trust or other similar end-of-life document prepared.
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What Does a Will Do and Not Do?

June 22, 2022
Everyone needs a will. However, some people need more than that. To save on taxes and make for a smooth transition, they could really use a revocable trust, a family limited partnership or a gift trust.
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