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Chambliss, Bahner & Stophel, P.C.

The Benefits of Establishing a Special Needs Trust Early

Special Needs Trusts (SNTs) protect assets for individuals with disabilities while preserving eligibility for public benefits like SSI and Medicaid. Establishing an SNT early allows for long-term financial planning,...more

Kohrman Jackson & Krantz LLP

Special Needs Estate Planning: Ensuring a Secure Future for Your Loved One

Estate planning is a crucial process for anyone looking to protect their family and assets, but for families with a loved one who has special needs, it requires additional considerations. Without proper planning, a...more

Farella Braun + Martel LLP

Love Actually: Planning Considerations for Marriage, Divorce, Cohabitation, the Death of a Spouse, and More

Welcome to The Verdict: Estate Planning Through Film. Today, Farella podcast host Hons Yung is joined by Gigi Orta, a managing director at J.P. Morgan Private Bank, to discuss the movie Love Actually. Gigi and Hons...more

Lowenstein Sandler LLP

Going Once, Going Twice…(but who’s it going to? And what’s it worth?)

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Host Warren K. Racusin, Chair of Lowenstein's Trusts & Estates practice, invites Meghan M. Federman and Joanne Mournet, President at DOYLE Auctioneers & Appraisers, to cover how estate planning for art and valuables differs...more

Chambliss, Bahner & Stophel, P.C.

An Elder Care Lawyer Can Help You Get Medicaid Home Care

Many seniors prefer to age in place with home care assistance. Medicaid can provide financial assistance for home care, but eligibility requirements vary by state and can be complex....more

Rivkin Radler LLP

Don’t Leave Your Final Wishes Open to Interpretation

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The media is filled with stories of deceased celebrities whose final wishes were either unknown or the subject of dispute. An important lesson: You can retain control of your finances after incapacity and remain in control of...more

Saiber LLC

Planning for Your Pet’s Care following Your Incapacity or Passing

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Whether you’re a dog lover, a cat person, or a caretaker for another kind of feathered, scaly, or furry friend, pets are an important part of our lives. Yet when individuals are creating their estate plan, their pet’s future...more

Levenfeld Pearlstein, LLC

Keeping Romance Alive in Premarital Planning

Each year, “proposal season” begins around Thanksgiving and ends on Valentine’s Day. Then the planning begins — the date, the venue, the guests — and, for many couples, a premarital agreement....more

Conn Kavanaugh

Five Reasons to Review and Update your Estate Plan (at least) Every Five Years

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You’ve signed your estate plan – congratulations! The most important step is complete. But the next most important step with respect to your estate planning is yet to come. That step is to review your plan as time passes....more

Rivkin Radler LLP

Starting a Difficult but Important Discussion

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Looking for a way to stop family arguments over politics? Well, who isn’t. A quick way to derail a familial political scuffle: Quietly announce that you want to talk about your will. The silence should be automatic. It’s...more

Offit Kurman

Ethical Wills: The Heart of Your Estate Plan

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When most people think of estate planning, Trusts and Last Wills and Testaments usually come to mind. I have spent my career espousing the essential tools for ensuring an efficient transfer of assets from one generation to...more

Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt PC

Fostering Harmony in Your Estate Plan

Planning for your own incapacity or death can be a stressful experience, not just for yourself, but for anyone who will be affected by the plan. Here are some considerations that may preserve the peace within your family, now...more

Chambliss, Bahner & Stophel, P.C.

A Comparison of Special Needs Trusts and ABLE Accounts

A special needs trust (SNT) and an Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) account each provide a tax-free way for people with disabilities to save money. Both options provide a mechanism for saving money and protecting...more

Jaburg Wilk

Exclusions, Exemptions, Estate Tax – What to Know in 2025

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As we enter 2025, it’s important to stay informed about the current federal estate and gift tax laws, including annual exclusion limits and significant changes anticipated by the end of this year. Annual Exclusion Amount- ...more

Cozen O'Connor

Top Ten Reasons You Need an Elder Law Attorney

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As the chair of the Elder Law Practice Group, I see a lot of issues that the firm’s clients encounter in their personal lives. As we begin the new year, I thought it appropriate to write about the areas of our practice that...more

Mandelbaum Barrett PC

Elder Law and Special Needs Newsletter: December 2024 Issue

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The Great Wealth Transfer: Preparing the Next Generation - The great wealth transfer is underway in America. Through 2045, Baby Boomers will pass down approximately $84 trillion to Gen Z, Millennials, and Gen X. But what...more

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The Great Wealth Transfer: Preparing the Next Generation

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The great wealth transfer is underway in America. Through 2045, Baby Boomers will pass down approximately $84 trillion to Gen Z, Millennials, and Gen X. But what constitutes a high-net-worth (HNW) inheritance? In the United...more

White and Williams LLP

The 12 Days of Year-End Estate Planning

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As the end of 2024 draws near, it’s a great time to review your finances and prepare for a prosperous new year. Whether you’re cozying up by the fire or decorating with family, a little year-end financial planning can help...more

DarrowEverett LLP

Trust Administration: Key Steps to Protecting Your Legacy

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Estate planning is an essential process which can ensure that your wealth is distributed appropriately after you pass. Every estate planning attorney’s goal is to assist clients to protect their assets, instead of allowing...more

Keating Muething & Klekamp PLL

Using Trust Provisions to Incentivize Beneficiary Behavior

For many individuals new to estate planning, particularly younger couples, there is something almost taboo when you start to discuss a revocable trust: does that mean our children will be trust fund babies?...more

Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick, LLP

The Estate Planner, May/June 2024

Sharing is caring - How much should you tell your loved ones about your estate plan? After you’ve created your estate plan, it’s important to consider how much information you should disclose to your loved ones about...more

Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick, LLP

The Estate Planner, July/August 2023

Estate planning in a digital world - Today, virtually everyone owns (or licenses) digital assets, from email and social media accounts to digital photos and videos to online banking and brokerage accounts. Unlike...more

Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick, LLP

The Estate Planner, May/June 2023

SECURE 2.0 provides a boost to your retirement and estate plans - The SECURE 2.0 Act of 2022 (SECURE 2.0) expands on the changes made by the Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement Act of 2019 (SECURE Act)....more

Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick, LLP

The Estate Planner, March/April 2023

Funding long-term care expenses: What are your options? Few things can derail your estate plan as quickly as unanticipated long-term care (LTC) expenses. Most people will need some form of LTC — such as a nursing home or...more

Lippes Mathias LLP

Millennial Estate Planning and the Importance of Early Planning

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Client Question: “What area of law do you focus on?” Attorney Response: “Trusts and Estates.” Client Response: “I’m still young, I don’t need to worry about planning for when I’m gone. I’ll call you when I’m older...more

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