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by Attorney William Hayes The longer you live, the better the odds are you will one day need long-term care (LTC). For the average person, the cost of that care can be prohibitive. Moreover, you cannot count on Medicare nor your basic health insurance to cover costs associated with LTC. Instead, …
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Written by Christine Fletcher, contributor to Forbes Magazine Administering An Estate During The COVID-19 Crisis: If you lose a loved one during the COVID-19 crisis, not only do you have to mourn your heart wrenching loss, but you must tackle the challenges of administering an estate during a …
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Chadwick Boseman Demonstrates the Importance of Estate Planning - He played many heroic American roles and the superhero role of the Black Panther. His death at age 43 demonstrated how it’s important to have at least a basic estate plan in place even if you’re young. The star of multiple …
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Staying Current is Especially Important in the Pandemic - Health Care Power of Attorney appoints someone to make decisions for you if you’re not able to do so for yourself. An Advance Directive expresses your wishes regarding end-of-life decisions. During the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s important to …
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How Are Trusts Taxed? - A trust can be a powerful estate-planning tool, but contrary to popular belief, trusts do not make all taxes disappear. The families who set them up still need to consider tax consequences. To start with, trust beneficiaries typically need to pay tax on the interest income …
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