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5 Estate Administration Tips To Save You a Headache

The loss of a loved one is one of the most difficult challenges for people to tackle, for both emotional and practical reasons. One of the biggest stressors for everyone will be surrounding the estate plan. Even though for most plans you will probabl… Read More
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What Happens When Someone Dies Without A Will?

It can make the worst even worse, a loved one has died without a will (0r any kind of planning). It happens every day, and always leaves loved ones in a lurch. When this happens, it’s up to the family to navigate Probate Court. Ideally, people navi… Read More
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What is the Difference Between Medicare and Medicaid?

Medicare and Medicaid are two different government programs for healthcare. It is important to understand the difference between them. Here, we will discuss how the program benefits differ, how eligibility for each program is established, and discuss… Read More
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The Newest Aspect Of Estate Planning: Long Term Care

Introduction Most Americans do not know (or refuse to accept) the facts surrounding their potential need for long-term care and the costs associated with it. This was reconfirmed recently in a telephone survey of 1,735 Americans over the age of 40, f… Read More
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How Power of Attorney Works, and Can Save Your Family Heartaches and Headaches

While every estate plan is different, some core elements remain the same. Power of Attorney documentation is among the most basic of forms a lawyer will use. In many cases, the same documentation handed to you will be identical to what you find onlin… Read More
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The Most Important Thing About a Will That Nobody Will Tell You

For the most part, people base buying decisions on price, but when it comes to legal services initial cost is not a reliable way to judge value. Read More
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Transfer on Death Train Wreck

Transfer-on-death (TOD) designations are a wonderful thing. They can help avoid probate and speed the transfer of assets on death. However, there are traps for the unwary. That is, often the account holder will not tell you that if a TOD beneficiary… Read More
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