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What Are Aid and Attendance Benefits for Veterans?
August 21st, 2017
Some aging and disabled veterans are eligible to receive a special type of benefits that stems from their military service. The Department of Veterans Affairs administers Aid and Attendance benefits, which is a type of pension benefit, to veterans wh…
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Is There Any Way to Avoid Probate?
August 18th, 2017
When a person who owns property that is titled solely in his or her name passes away, the probate process is a must, whether the person dies with or without a will. A probate court will then administer the distribution of the estate in accordance wit…
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How Can I Plan for My Special Needs Child’s Future?
August 16th, 2017
Any parent with a special needs child expects that he or she will care for and financially support that child for the remainder of his or her life. A parent with a special needs child, however, is likely to worry about what will happen to the child a…
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Do I Need to Have a Will?
August 14th, 2017
Far too many people assume that wills are only for wealthy people and that the appropriate loved one automatically will receive their assets when they pass away. However, nothing is farther from the truth. If you want certain family members to receiv…
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Holiday Loneliness and Depression Can Be a Real Problem for the Elderly.
December 2nd, 2016
Although the holidays are usually always thought of as a joyous time, that is not the case for some. loneliness and depression are often on the upswing during this time of year….especially with the elderly. Changes and losses in the…
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States Race to the Bottom with Trust Laws
September 2nd, 2016
In the U.S. each individual state has wide latitude to determine its own laws for handling trusts. Many are concerned that a small handful of states are using that latitude to race to the bottom. Delaware has long been known for having trust-friendly…
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Categories: Aging Issues, Current Affairs, Elder Abuse, Elder Law, Estate Planning, Succession, Taxes, Trust Funding, Weblogs, Will
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Holding a Trustee Liable
September 1st, 2016
One of the reasons that trusts are an effective estate planning tool is that the trustee is legally required to act in the best interests of the beneficiaries. However, it is increasingly difficult to hold trustees liable when they do not do so. Trus…
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Categories: Aging Issues, Current Affairs, Elder Abuse, Elder Law, Estate Planning, Power of Attorney, Succession, Trust Funding, Weblogs, Will
Publicity Rights When a Celebrity Passes Away
August 31st, 2016
Intellectual property rights are mostly determined by federal law and international agreements. When a copyright holder passes away, it makes little difference where he or she lived. However, publicity rights, which govern who can use a person’s im…
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Estate Tax Implications of the Presidential Election
August 30th, 2016
In all of the controversies surrounding this year’s presidential election the estate tax is receiving little attention even though some people believe the result could have major implications for the future of the tax. The race for the White House…
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Blended Family Financial Difficulties
August 29th, 2016
When a parent gets remarried there is likely to be tension between the new spouse and the children from previous relationships. Much of that tension can be eased by ensuring the family finances are properly handled. On television and in movies blende…
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