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Michigan Estate Planning

Michigan Estate Planning

Covers estate planning issues for consumers. Published by Andy Richards of Smith Bovill P.C.

http://michiganestateplanning.blogspot.com/
  • Feb 25

    New Michigan Law Avoids “Uncapping” in Family Transfer

    New Michigan Law Avoids “Uncapping” in Family Transfer
    Two years ago in March, I reported here on the Klooster v City of Charlevoix case, which addressed the issue of "uncapping" in a real estate transaction between family members. 1994 amendments to the Michigan Real Property Tax, placed a…
  • Jan 4

    Congress Finally Gives us Answers on Estate and Gift Tax

    Congress Finally Gives us Answers on Estate and Gift Tax
    To quote former President Gerald Ford, with respect to the Federal Estate and Gift Tax: "our long, national nightmare is over." Late on January 1, Congress enacted "The American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012." I won't go into great detail…
  • Nov 21

    SHOULD YOU BE DOING LARGE YEAR-END GIFTS IN 2012?

    SHOULD YOU BE DOING LARGE YEAR-END GIFTS IN 2012?
    Unfortunately, before we can intelligently answer this question, some history is necessary. With the pending expiration of the so-called "Bush Era Tax Cuts," there is a significant amount of buzz about making large year end gifts to take…
Rank this Week: 4397

Massachusetts Estate Planning,…

Massachusetts Estate Planning, Probate & Elder Law

Features a blend of common sense info for clients and family caregivers and in-depth probate, tax and Medicaid analysis for lawyers & CPAs. By Brian E. Barreira.

http://elderlawblog.info
  • Feb 20

    Should You Ever Buy an Immediate Annuity at a Bank?

    Should You Ever Buy an Immediate Annuity at a Bank?
    The “financial consultants” or “investment advisors” at banks don’t seem to know much about how MassHealth works, so my suggestion is that you never buy an immediate annuity at a bank without running the idea by…
  • Feb 20

    Should You Ever Buy an Immediate Annuity at a Bank?

    Should You Ever Buy an Immediate Annuity at a Bank?
    The “financial consultants” or “investment advisors” at banks don’t seem to know much about how MassHealth works, so my suggestion is that you never buy an immediate annuity at a bank without running the idea by…
  • Feb 1

    Should You Buy a Deferred Annuity at a Bank?

    Should You Buy a Deferred Annuity at a Bank?
    Many of my clients walk into banks where they used to be able to trust in the safety of their investments, and are concerned about how little the interest rates are. Many banks have now “investment advisors” available, and elderly…
Rank this Week: 4612

Pennsylvania Estate Planning &…

Pennsylvania Estate Planning & Administration Blog

Covers estate planning and probate. By Dessen, Moses & Rossitto.

http://www.pennsylvaniaestateblog.com/
  • Feb 13

    Disposition of Tangible Personal Property

    Disposition of Tangible Personal Property
    In a recent post, I discussed how to dispose of special items of personal property by giving them to a particular named person - these are called "specific bequests." The specific bequests are usually the items that are most important or…
  • Feb 7

    Minority and Disability Trust

    Minority and Disability Trust
    Minority and/or Disability Trusts are often added as a standard clause in a Will, providing that if any assets are left to a young or incapacitated person who is not receiving Supplemental Security Income (a Special Needs Trust is required if…
  • Feb 1

    Organize Your Assets to Benefit Your Heir

    Organize Your Assets to Benefit Your Heir
    Consolidate your bank accounts I like many people, open bank accounts for the sole purpose of saving for something special. It might be a special vacation, a birthday party, a new car, or whatever. Then after the occasion has passed, I…
Rank this Week: 3964

Armstrong, Fisch & Tutoli Blog

Armstrong, Fisch & Tutoli Blog

Covers elder law and estate planning.

http://www.armstrongfisch.com/blog/
  • Feb 11

    Census Statistic of Interest to Elder Law Community

    Census Statistic of Interest to Elder Law Community
    The baby boomer generation is getting older, and people who are part of this group are reaching retirement age in droves. There are about 10,000 people applying for Social Security every day, and analysts tell us that this volume should stay…
  • Feb 8

    Fiscal Cliff Fallout

    Fiscal Cliff Fallout
    The question of whether or not the United States was going to fall over the “fiscal cliff” dominated the news in the weeks and days leading up to the new year. If we would have plunged over the cliff the estate tax parameters…
  • Nov 1

    Answering a Common Tax Question

    Answering a Common Tax Question
    People often ask San Diego estate planning lawyers about the taxes that must be paid when gifts are given. A common question involves reporting a cash gift as income when you are filing your tax returns. The fact is that you do not have to…
Rank this Week: 3935

Philadelphia Estate and Tax…

Philadelphia Estate and Tax Attorney Blog

Focuses on income, estate and gift tax matters, estate planning and probate administration. By Steven J. Fromm.

http://frommtaxes.wordpress.com/
  • Jan 21

    Estate Planning 2013: Now What? A Must Read For Everyone

    Estate Planning 2013: Now What? A Must Read For Everyone
    We now know what the federal estate tax laws will be this year and in the future.  Our federal government has stated that these estate tax rules are now permanent after a decade of uncertainty.  (A cynic may say that these…
  • Jan 21

    Estate Planning 2013: Now What? A Must Read For Everyone

    Estate Planning 2013: Now What? A Must Read For Everyone
    We now know what the federal estate tax laws will be this year and in the future.  Our federal government has stated that these estate tax rules are now permanent after a decade of uncertainty.  (A cynic may say that these…
  • Dec 4

    2012 Year End Tax Planning Strategie

    2012 Year End Tax Planning Strategie
    2012 Year End Tax Planning Strategies. Filed under: Estate Planning
Rank this Week: 3873

Southern Oregon Estate Planning

Southern Oregon Estate Planning

Covers trusts, wills and estate planning. By Jim Eagar.

http://sourthernoregonestateplanning.wordpress.com
  • Jan 16

    New Blog Location – New Web Site

    New Blog Location – New Web Site
    Southern Oregon Estate Planning & Elder Law blog has moved to a new location at http://legacyplanningllc.com/blog/.  It is now a part of our larger web site.  A new format, new layout, and new info.  Visit today!…
  • Dec 12

    Fall 2012 Elder Law Update Available

    Fall 2012 Elder Law Update Available
     In This Issue: • Tax Law Allows Married Couples to Reduce Their Estate Taxes • How to Protect Your Partner Even if You Choose Not to Marry • Low Interest Rates Good for Borrowers, Bad for Retired Seniors • Affordable…
  • Dec 5

    Little Things Can Cause Big Fights When A Relative Die

    Little Things Can Cause Big Fights When A Relative Die
    A recent article in Forbes Magazine highlights the probability that poor estate planning will result in family conflict after a death.  ”Three adult siblings bickered over who would get this little blue bowl when their grandmother…
Rank this Week: 4753

California Estate Planning…

California Estate Planning Practice Blog

By Jennifer N. Sawday.

http://www.jensawday.com/
  • Jan 16

    Ready for 2013? How About Updating Your Estate Plan?

    Ready for 2013? How About Updating Your Estate Plan?
    Thinking about updating your estate plan? Here are some key numbers that were finalized from the American Taxpayer Relief Act passed into law January 2, 2013: Estate and Gift Tax Lifetime Exemption set a 5 million indexed for inflation:…
  • Aug 22

    What Happens To Your Pet When Something Happens to You?

    What Happens To Your Pet When Something Happens to You?
    This is a confidential memo to you as an animal lover and pet owner: we know that you love your pet more than anything and would do anything to keep them happy, comfortable and part of your family forever.  But what happens when something…
  • Feb 9

    California Courts Are Severely Impacted

    California Courts Are Severely Impacted
    Yesterday I attended a presentation by the Trusts and Estates section of the Orange County Bar Association. As customary for beginning of the year presentations, it was an overview of the new rules, laws and other items of note to begin the…
Rank this Week: 3683

New York Guardian Law

New York Guardian Law

Covers the guardianship process and life as a guardian. By the Law Office of Daniel A. Jimenez P.C.

http://nyguardian.blogspot.com/
  • Jan 9

    Estate Planning Essentials for New Parents (or Responsibility in Six Not So Difficult Steps)

    Estate Planning Essentials for New Parents (or Responsibility in Six Not So Difficult Steps)
    I have had the opportunity to meet with many new parents to discuss what steps they need to take in order to make sure their loved ones are provided for should the unexpected occur.  The trust that these individuals have placed in my…
  • Dec 3

    Calls for increased monitoring of Article 81 guardian

    Calls for increased monitoring of Article 81 guardian
    Today the New York Law Journal has an article relating to a clinic run by the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law and the recommendations it has put forward regarding monitoring and standardization of Article 81 guardianship practice. I am…
  • Sep 19

    Who inherits the intangible iTunes library? or my World of Warcraft avatar?

    Who inherits the intangible iTunes library? or my World of Warcraft avatar?
    A friend of mine just pointed out a very interesting article on Marketwatch, who inherits your itunes library, which deals with the new reality of music and book ownership. 
Rank this Week: 4837

Back in the Black Hills

Back in the Black Hills

Covers South Dakota criminal law, family law and estate planning issues. By Tana Fye.

http://backintheblackhills.blogspot.com/
  • Jan 4

    ICWA and the SCOTUS

    ICWA and the SCOTUS
    For only the second time, the Supreme Court of the United States will hear a case involving the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA).  This Reuters article describes the situation as a "human tragedy," which pretty much can describe any case…
  • Oct 9

    First Amendment, Pastors, and the IRS

    First Amendment, Pastors, and the IRS
    I thought that this story (here and here) was fascinating.  Currently churches can lose their 501(c)(3) status if the pastor endorses candidates, as the church is no longer purely a religious organization.
  • Sep 28

    Right to Counsel for Children

    Right to Counsel for Children
    This link has a report card for each state on a child's right to counsel.  South Dakota only earns a D.  This report card is based on laws actually on the books, not based on how those laws are applied by the Courts. When we look at how the…
Rank this Week: 4344

Ohio Estate Planning, Trust &…

Ohio Estate Planning, Trust & Probate Law

Covers Ohio estate planning, trust and probate law. By Bradley B. Wrightsel.

http://wrightsel.blogspot.com/
  • Jan 2

    Avoiding the Fiscal Cliff – Estate Taxe

    Avoiding the Fiscal Cliff – Estate Taxe
    With the Senate tax bill passing the House, it is expected that it will be signed into law. It does not appear that there was a lot of focus on the estate tax. Considering that most tax revenue is generated by the income tax, it is not…
  • Jun 13

    Columbus Bar Association 2012 Annual Meeting

    Columbus Bar Association 2012 Annual Meeting
    This Friday, June 15, at noon is the Annual Meeting of the Columbus Bar Association (CBA). Current CBA President, David Bloomfield will preside and be sworn in as Immediate-Past President. Brad Wrightsel will be sworn in as President, and…
  • Sep 16

    Charitable Lead Trusts Revisited

    Charitable Lead Trusts Revisited
    Who is an ideal candidate for a Charitable Lead Trust (CLT)? First and foremost, the person must be charitably-inclined. Another obvious factor is that the person has wealth. I mean wealthy from the standpoint that the person does not need…
Rank this Week: 4415

Derek's Tax blog

Derek's Tax blog

Covers taxes and estate planning. By the Jensen Law Office.

http://washingtonstateestatelaw.com/blogs
  • Dec 17

    14 Days and Counting - Two Years Ago Today

    14 Days and Counting - Two Years Ago Today
    Today marks the two year anniversary of the bill that extended the Bush tax provisions for two years and raised the Federal Estate Tax and Gift Tax Exemption to $5 million. My how things have changed! Two years ago the Republicans in Congress…
  • Dec 5

    New Year-End Planning Resource

    New Year-End Planning Resource
    I would like to bring your attention to two new resources for your Year-End Estate Tax Planning: Free Estate Planning Opportunities Webinar Planning Opportunities Not to Miss in 2012A Free Estate Planning Webinar for American Families and…
  • Dec 4

    Estate Tax Fiscal Cliff - 27 Days and Counting - What will the Estate Tax be on January 1st?

    Estate Tax Fiscal Cliff - 27 Days and Counting - What will the Estate Tax be on January 1st?
    There may be 27 calendar days left, but there are only 16 Planning Days left before the fiscal cliff! It may be too late to do anything, so what are the possible outcomes for the estate tax? As I see it, here are the three most likely…
Rank this Week: 4809

Atlanta Estate Planning Lawyer…

Atlanta Estate Planning Lawyer Blog

Covers powers of attorney, trusts, wills, and health care directives. By The Adams Law Offices, LLC.

http://www.atlantaestateplanninglawyer.com/
Rank this Week: 5291

Oasis Law, LLC

Oasis Law, LLC

Covers Massachusetts elder law, special needs, and lifetime & estate planning matters, with a focus on the needs of same-sex couples, blended families, and families with loved ones who have special needs or require long-term care.

http://www.oasislawfirm.com/
  • Dec 2

    Qualified Terminable Interest Property Trusts: A Valuable Asset-Protection Tool, Especially for Blended Familie

    Qualified Terminable Interest Property Trusts: A Valuable Asset-Protection Tool, Especially for Blended Familie
    If you have children from another marriage and you wish to provide for your present spouse without disinheriting your children, consider a planning tool called the “qualified terminable interest property trust” (QTIP). First,…
  • Nov 29

    Trustees Beware: Recent Changes that Affect Special Needs Trust

    Trustees Beware: Recent Changes that Affect Special Needs Trust
    In this time of shrinking public resources, special-needs trusts are under scrutiny. Trustees must stay abreast of the fast-changing rules that affect their beneficiaries. Of note are the new policies implemented very recently by the Social…
  • Oct 10

    Our Greenfield Office Is Open!

    Our Greenfield Office Is Open!
    Dear clients, colleagues, and friends, I have hung my shingle at 393 Main Street, Greenfield. Conveniently located in the downtown district, across from the courthouses, you can find me in the historic Masonic Building, above the Chamber of…
Rank this Week: 5034

Spencer Law Firm Blog

Spencer Law Firm Blog

Covers probate and estate planning in Pennsylvania.

http://www.pennsylvaniatrustsandestates.com/
  • Nov 21

    Planning for Another Marriage Later in Life

    Planning for Another Marriage Later in Life
    As the life expectancy of people in the United States increases, there are more second and third marriages. Widows and widowers are increasingly likely to meet and decide that another marriage is a wonderful way to spend their remaining…
  • Nov 10

    The Top Ten Money Excuse

    The Top Ten Money Excuse
    Thank you to Peterson Hastings for posting this article by Jim Parker, Vice President, DFA Australia Limited: "Human beings have an astounding facility for self-deception when it comes to our own money. We tend to rationalize our own…
  • Nov 5

    New $14,000 Gift Tax Annual Exclusion and Other Inflation Adjustment

    New $14,000 Gift Tax Annual Exclusion and Other Inflation Adjustment
    By law, a number of tax provisions must be adjusted annually to keep pace with inflation. Before these numbers were adjusted for inflation, taxpayers automatically fell into higher tax brackets as their income rose with the cost of living.…
Rank this Week: 3729

West Michigan Estate Planning…

West Michigan Estate Planning Center

By Cottrell & Jacobs PLC.

http://www.westmichiganestateplanningcenter.com/
  • Nov 12

    ALERT: 2013 Estate Tax Change

    ALERT: 2013 Estate Tax Change
    As households around the country wind up the Christmas lights, purchase New Year's Eve noisemakers, and pop the cork on a bottle of champagne, you can bet that the beneficiaries of those with modest-sized estates will be toasting to the long…
  • Sep 20

    Michigan enacts new laws for Durable Powers of Attorney

    Michigan enacts new laws for Durable Powers of Attorney
    On May 23, 2012, the Governor of Michigan signed Enrolled Senate Bill 92 (PA 2012, No. 141) yesterday, which deals with new requirements for durable powers of attorney for finances. The law lists new requirements for Durable Powers of…
  • Aug 20

    What is your estate planning IQ?

    What is your estate planning IQ?
    Unfortunately, most Americans don't worry about estate planning until it is too late. Estate planning is a term that encompasses many things from Wills and trusts to disability and business succession planning. Take the short test below to…
Rank this Week: 5010

Oconomowoc Law Blog

Oconomowoc Law Blog

Covers elder law and estate planning. By Swendson/Fey Law Ltd.

http://wisconsintrustsandwills.com/family/
  • Nov 6

    What and When Should You Tell Your Children About Their Inheritance?

    What and When Should You Tell Your Children About Their Inheritance?
    Not many parents like to talk to their children about their wealth.  How much money people have is usually considered a private matter, something it’s not polite to talk about, but not talking to children about how much they may inherit…
  • Oct 24

    Planning For Incapacity and Long-Term Care

    Planning For Incapacity and Long-Term Care
    With people living longer due to advances in medicine and changes in lifestyle, odds are that most of us will become disabled for some time before we die and may need long-term care.  Unfortunately, too few plan for an event that is more…
  • Oct 19

    Life Insurance: How Much and What Kind?

    Life Insurance: How Much and What Kind?
    Life insurance can be an affordable way to provide for our children, spouse, a sibling, aging parents and others if we should die while they are depending on us.  Life insurance proceeds can provide extra income to help pay ongoing household…
Rank this Week: 4487

Estate Planning, Business, & Tax…

Estate Planning, Business, & Tax Law Blog

Covers fundamental concepts relevant to estate planning, business, and tax law. By Douglas K. Cook.

http://cookazlaw.com/blog
  • Nov 6

    Gifting in 2012

    Gifting in 2012
    As the end of 2012 approaches and the bus appears headed off the “fiscal cliff,” one estate planning strategy seems to be taking center stage among more affluent taxpayers.
  • Oct 15

    The Looming “Fiscal Cliff” of 2012

    The Looming “Fiscal Cliff” of 2012
    The much-discussed “fiscal cliff” facing the United States is the result of federal tax and spending policy changes that will become effective January 1, 2013, caused largely by the following: 1) the expiring “Bush tax cuts,” 2) the…
  • Oct 5

    3.8% Medicare Surtax on Individuals, Estates & Trust

    3.8% Medicare Surtax on Individuals, Estates & Trust
    Beginning in 2013, the Affordable Care Act will impose a 3.8% surtax on some types of income, subject to certain thresholds. However, the applicable threshold and the manner in which the surtax is calculated varies depending upon whether the…
Rank this Week: 4319

Eric Prindle Law Blog

Eric Prindle Law Blog

Covers estate planning, nontraditional families, business law, nonprofit organizations, and related topics in Minnesota

http://www.prindlelawoffice.com/my-blog/
  • Nov 2

    Legal Effects of the Marriage Amendment

    Legal Effects of the Marriage Amendment
    On Tuesday, Minnesota voters will decide the fate of a proposed state constitutional amendment banning same-sex marriage. Since the Minnesota Defense of Marriage Act already bans same-sex marriage, some may wonder what will change if the…
  • Oct 13

    Life Insurance & Minnesota Estate Tax

    Life Insurance & Minnesota Estate Tax
    There are a number of good reasons to buy life insurance, but one of the most compelling ones is to provide for your children in the event that something happens to you before they are old enough to care for themselves. In many cases, even…
  • Aug 20

    Revocable Living Trusts: Myth vs. Fact

    Revocable Living Trusts: Myth vs. Fact
    One of the most common myths about estate planning today is that everyone’s estate plan, without exception, should include a revocable living trust. Celebrity personal finance commentator Suze Orman is a particularly prominent spokesperson…
Rank this Week: 4235

Law Offices of Saul Kobrick, P.C.…

Law Offices of Saul Kobrick, P.C. Blog

Covers New York estate planning and elder law.

http://www.kobricklaw.com/blog/
  • Nov 1

    Hurricane Sandy: How Can I Help?

    Hurricane Sandy: How Can I Help?
    A lot of people are wondering how they can help victims of Hurricane Sandy. Obviously, the matter is quite immediately relevant to individuals who live here in the Long Island area, and as you might expect a great deal of assistance is…
  • Nov 1

    Is Transfer to Spouse Exempt From Estate Tax?

    Is Transfer to Spouse Exempt From Estate Tax?
    When you are arranging for the transfer of assets to your heirs you must be aware of the impact that the Federal estate tax can have on your legacy. The parameters are changing in 2013 with the exclusion going down to just $1 million so you…
  • May 9

    A Carefully Crafted Legacy

    A Carefully Crafted Legacy
    Planning your estate can seem like an endeavor that is going to reach its conclusion immediately after your passing. This can be the case depending on how you decide to proceed, but if you are so inclined you could carefully consider the…
Rank this Week: 3905

Private Briefing

Private Briefing

Covers estate planning and asset protection. By PrivateCounsel.

http://www.privatecounsel.com/blog/
  • Oct 27

    Thanks for the comments…

    Thanks for the comments…
    Color me embarrassed. We have received a number of comments on the blog. It seemed that all of the comments were “spam” – people promoting internet pharmacies, financial scams, etc. Well, I just went through several hundred comments to…
  • Oct 16

    VA Benefits For Long-Term Care of Veterans and Their Surviving Spouse

    VA Benefits For Long-Term Care of Veterans and Their Surviving Spouse
    Many wartime veterans and their surviving spouses are currently receiving long-term care or will need some type of long-term care in the near future. The Veterans Administration has funds that are available to help pay for this care, yet many…
  • Oct 15

    Homelessness Still a Problem for Veteran

    Homelessness Still a Problem for Veteran
    An article in USA Today reports that on a given night, more than 75,000 veterans (male and female) are living homeless on the streets of their cities. Nearly half (40%) of all homeless males are veterans. The homeless are often looked down…
Rank this Week: 4772

Massachusetts Estate Planning and…

Massachusetts Estate Planning and Elder Law

Discusses estate planning, elder law and health insurance matters in Massachusetts. By Leanna Hamil.

http://lhamillattorney.typepad.com/main/
  • Oct 10

    How Should I Divide My Assets?

    How Should I Divide My Assets?
    A lot of times when I’m meeting with clients they will ask me “how should we leave our stuff?” They have children, grandchildren, siblings, parents, nieces, nephews, charities they like to support and they are having trouble figuring…
  • Sep 18

    Leaving A Memo or Letter With Your Will

    Leaving A Memo or Letter With Your Will
    Your Will is the place where you distribute certain types of property after your death. Anything that has a joint owner (like a house or a bank account) or a named beneficiary (like a retirement plan or insurance policy) will pass to the…
  • Sep 10

    Changing Guardianship Nomination

    Changing Guardianship Nomination
    If you find yourself need to change the guardianship nominations for your children, there are some steps you need to take.  All parents of minor children (and parents of special needs children) should nominate guardians in legal documents so…
Rank this Week: 4048

Alabama Estate Planning Lawyer…

Alabama Estate Planning Lawyer Blog

Covers Alabama elder law, estate planning and estate administration. By Martinson & Beason, PC.

http://www.alabamaestateplanninglawyerblog.com/
  • Oct 2

    What is a QTIP?

    What is a QTIP?
    A recent article regarding important estate-planning tips for attorneys to consider mentioned the importance of a powerful estate-planning vehicle with a funny acronym. The article discussed how a QTIP trust could serve as an important piece…
  • Sep 1

    Can you control your heirs from beyond the grave in Alabama?

    Can you control your heirs from beyond the grave in Alabama?
    The Wall Street Journal ran an interesting article last weekend examining the extent to which gift givers can exert control over their heirs once they are dead and gone. The article reveals several things that might surprise you given the…
  • Aug 5

    Should you add a child's name to your deed in Alabama?

    Should you add a child's name to your deed in Alabama?
    You really need to think it through before you add someone's name to your Alabama deed because it could cause a lot of unintended pain. Theoretically, adding your child's name to the deed to your home is a good move because it's a way to…
Rank this Week: 5203

Swinton Elder Law & Family…

Swinton Elder Law & Family Protection Blog

Covers New Jersey estate planning and elder law issues. By Daniel S. Swinton.

http://swintonlaw.blogspot.com/
  • Sep 27

    How Gifts Can Affect Medicaid Eligibility

    How Gifts Can Affect Medicaid Eligibility
    . We’ve all heard that it’s better to give than to receive, but if you think you might someday want to apply for Medicaid long-term care benefits, you need to be careful because giving away money or property can interfere with your…
  • Sep 20

    Doctor Not Liable for Dementia Patient's Fatal Crash

    Doctor Not Liable for Dementia Patient's Fatal Crash
    . A California jury has found that a doctor has no responsibility for a fatal car crash caused by an 85-year-old patient whom he had diagnosed with dementia but not reported to authorities.
  • Sep 14

    Specialists Help Seniors Buy or Sell a Home

    Specialists Help Seniors Buy or Sell a Home
    . Seniors who are buying or selling a house often have very different issues than younger buyers and sellers. Seniors may be contemplating downsizing or moving to a more accessible home, or they may be looking for a way to age in place. A…
Rank this Week: 4590

Washington Estate Planning Blog

Washington Estate Planning Blog

Covers wills, trusts and estate planning. By Insight Law.

http://Insightlawfirm.blogspot.com/
Rank this Week: 4144

Rhode Island Estate Planning and…

Rhode Island Estate Planning and Elder Law Blawg

Covers elder law, medicaid planning, disability planning, tax planning, guardianship, wills, trusts, asset protection, and probate. By Matthew Fabisch.

http://riestateplanning.blogspot.com/
  • Aug 27

    When Should You Purchase a Long Term Care Insurance Product

    When Should You Purchase a Long Term Care Insurance Product
    The younger you purchase a policy, the lower the premiums will be. But if you are in your 40s, do you want to purchase insurance that you are unlikely to need for 40 years? Given the changes in the long-term care market place and in…
  • Aug 21

    The Tax Deductibility of Long-Term Care Insurance Premium

    The Tax Deductibility of Long-Term Care Insurance Premium
    Qualified long-term care insurance policies receive special tax treatment. To be "qualified," policies must adhere to regulations established by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners.
  • Aug 11

    Five Tips For Providing For Children Disabilitie

    Five Tips For Providing For Children Disabilitie
    Over at the Fabisch Law Education Rights Blawg we have a post that readers of this blog, particularly those who are parents and grandparents of special needs children, should find informative.
Rank this Week: 3795

Florida Special Needs Law Blog

Florida Special Needs Law Blog

Providing insight and commentary on SSI, special needs trusts, and Medicaid.

http://www.floridaspecialneedslaw.com/
  • Aug 13

    ObamaCare and Special Needs Trust

    ObamaCare and Special Needs Trust
    The Supreme Court decision on the Affordable Care Act (ObamaCare) has tremendous implications for our practice, primarily negative, but is a huge boon to planning for persons with disabilities who have been shut out of the private insurance…
  • Apr 26

    Spell-check anyone?

    Spell-check anyone?
    We're working on an appeal of another attorney's client's case that was lost at a Social Security Adminsitration Administrative Law Judge hearing.  In reviewing the twelve page decision, we find the judge wrote the following (the typos are…
  • Apr 18

    Health Insurance for Persons with Disabilitie

    Health Insurance for Persons with Disabilitie
    The PCIP program is now cheaper - premiums have been reduced.  PCIP is "Pre-existing Condition Insurance Program,"  a part of the Affordable Care Act (ObamaCare) that is currently available to persons who have been denied health insurance…
Rank this Week: 5210

Mari Law

Mari Law

Discusses family law and estate planning issues in Georgia. By Antonio B. Mari.

http://marilaw.wordpress.com
  • Aug 8

    Can I keep my house if I file bankruptcy in Georgia?

    Can I keep my house if I file bankruptcy in Georgia?
    Can I keep my house when filing bankruptcy in Cartersville? Cartersville Bankruptcy Attorney Answer
  • Jun 5

    Pricing Legal Service

    Pricing Legal Service
    Pricing Legal Services Have you ever hesitated to call a lawyer because you thought it would be too expensive? Often the perceived cost of hiring an attorney acts as a barrier to prevent people from fully protecting all their legal rights. In…
  • Oct 17

    How you can afford a lawyer… payment plans for every budget.

    How you can afford a lawyer… payment plans for every budget.
    Paying for a lawyer can be a major expense. Often a person will delay or simply not hire a lawyer because of this expense. This delay or lack of counsel can have severe negative consequences as many matters are time sensitive. If you are…
Rank this Week: 4717

Engel Law Offices

Engel Law Offices

Covers estate planning. By Todd Engel.

http://engelatty.wordpress.com
  • Jul 20

    Ways to make, earn or get money on the Internet

    Ways to make, earn or get money on the Internet
    Earn Great Income Work At Home ^^visit website^^
  • Sep 22

    Plan now before 2011: Why you need to call your estate planning attorney

    Plan now before 2011: Why you need to call your estate planning attorney
    Need for Estate Planning I do not intend to be Chicken Little with this post.  However  in 2011 unless Congress acts to extend the estate tax credit all estates over $1,000,000 in value will be taxed at 55% of the entire value. This means…
  • Jul 1

    New York May Finally Have No Fault Divorce

    New York May Finally Have No Fault Divorce
    It appears that the New York Legislature in its final days may have acted positively towards one subject: divorce. New York was the last state that required fault in order to grant a divorce. This meant that a divorce could only be granted if…
Rank this Week: 5151

Tax Information for People with…

Tax Information for People with Disabilities by Paul Nidich, J.D., LL.M.

Covers tax matters affecting people with disabilities. By Paul Nidich.

http://paulnidich.blogspot.com/
Rank this Week: 4427

Phillips Estate Planning

Phillips Estate Planning

Covers estate planning tips and mistakes. By Lee Phillips.

http://www.phillipsestateplanning.com/blog
  • Jun 11

    Protecting Assets- Don’t Wait

    Protecting Assets- Don’t Wait
    Lessons on protecting assets can come in the most unexpected ways. I spent Saturday on the beach in Sarasota with my wife and a couple of friends. The water was sparkling blue and we decided to sit on that gorgeous white sand for awhile enjoy…
  • Jun 1

    Hatfield-McCoy Feud-Don’t Let One Start in Your Family

    Hatfield-McCoy Feud-Don’t Let One Start in Your Family
    The new Hatfield-McCoy history miniseries brings to my mind the troubles that families get into when parents neglect their estate planning. Families are at their weakest at the death of a loved one. In this compromised state, it is easy for…
  • Apr 12

    Tax Audit Defense

    Tax Audit Defense
    By Kristy Phillip
Rank this Week: 5123

Los Angeles Probate and Trust…

Los Angeles Probate and Trust Lawyer Blog

Covers estates, probate and trust administration in California. By Jan Morrison.

http://www.losangelesprobateandtrustlawyer.com/
  • May 16

    Did Amy Winehouse have a Will?

    Did Amy Winehouse have a Will?
    I recently read two articles regarding the rumors about Amy Winehouse updating her Will to ensure that her ex-husband Blake Fielder-Civil would not inherit any of her estate. One article was in Forbes and the other in Elder Law Answers....
  • Feb 16

    Problems With Drafting Your Own Will

    Problems With Drafting Your Own Will
    A Will, a Trust, Powers of Attorney, Advance Health Care Directives, HIPAA Authorizations, Personal Property Assignments and any thing else attendant to your estate plan are legal documents.
  • Nov 18

    Estate Planning is Not Only For the Wealthy

    Estate Planning is Not Only For the Wealthy
    An article posted at Coloradoan.com written by James L. Watts, outlines many reasons why it is not just the wealthy that benefit from an estate plan. Excluding possible federal estate tax exposure, Mr.
Rank this Week: 4472

Anthony M. Snyder & Associates,…

Anthony M. Snyder & Associates, PLLC

Covers life, the law and Michigan politics.

http://tonysnyder.com/law/
  • May 4

    Got A Little Charlie Sheen On Your Hands?

    Got A Little Charlie Sheen On Your Hands?
    The title to this article is both humorous, and yet more appropriate to your life than you might realize. When I was a kid, my mother used to always say to me, “The way you like to spend money, you’d better grow up to be a brain surgeon…
  • Apr 30

    Hit The Lottery, Let Everyone Know!

    Hit The Lottery, Let Everyone Know!
    For those of us that live in Michigan, there may be a “nice problem to have” in your future. Ever play Mega Millions or Powerball and dream of what a life with an extra $300+ million would be like? We all had Mega Millions fever last…
  • Feb 22

    Tea For Two

    Tea For Two
    Have you seen this article yet? Here’s the quick and dirty: Two high school boys were in a fight on school property. A female teacher sees the fight, verbally attempts to break up the fight, when she’s unsuccessful she pours her hot tea…
Rank this Week: 3656

Massachusetts Elder Law Blog

Massachusetts Elder Law Blog

Thoughts about law, aging, estate planning and special needs issues and related public policy concerns. By Sasha Golden.

http://massachusettselderlaw.blogspot.com/
  • May 3

    We've moved!!

    We've moved!!
    As of May 1, I've moved the blog over to my new on-line home, and this location is being deactivated. Please look for me at www.massachusetts-elder-law.com
  • Mar 16

    Alzheimer's knows no class --- not even one-time potential Supreme Court candidate

    Alzheimer's knows no class --- not even one-time potential Supreme Court candidate
    From today's edition of the American Bar Association's e-journal:Karen Williams was chief judge of a federal appeals court and a potential Supreme Court nominee when her family noticed some changes in her personality.
  • Mar 12

    Substituted Judgment, Part 3

    Substituted Judgment, Part 3
    In a prior entry, I discussed how Massachusetts probate courts are supposed to make decisions on behalf of incapacitated persons when a guardian asks the court for authorization to obtain an abortion or sterilization surgery, using the…
Rank this Week: 4352

Bay Area Wills, Trusts & Probate…

Bay Area Wills, Trusts & Probate Report

Covers planned giving, estate planning, taxes and wills and trusts. By Karen Meckstroth.

http://www.bayareawillsandtrustslawblog.com
Rank this Week: 4099

North Carolina Wealth Law…

North Carolina Wealth Law Counselor

Covers asset protection, business succession planning, elder law, and estate taxes. By Carruthers & Roth.

http://www.northcarolinawealthlawcounselor.com/
Rank this Week: 4580

The Edwards Law Firm Blog

The Edwards Law Firm Blog

Covers Florida estate planning.

http://www.edwardslawfirm.com/blog/
  • Dec 7

    Want to Name Grandma as Your Beneficiary?

    Want to Name Grandma as Your Beneficiary?
    Will Grandma need governmental assistance to pay for a nursing home? If so, then your gift will disqualify her, if given outright. Instead, you can pass assets in a trust for her benefit. The trust will pay for things that governmental…
  • Dec 7

    3 Estate Planning Tips for Widows and Widower

    3 Estate Planning Tips for Widows and Widower
    When you fall in love again, do not lend money to a new friend or spouse.
  • Dec 7

    Life Insurance Trust: The Insured’s Dutie

    Life Insurance Trust: The Insured’s Dutie
    As the insured, you have few duties. Your estate planning attorney, life insurance representative, and trustee do all the work. You and your loved ones get all the benefit.
Rank this Week: 3910

Patrick D. Newton, Estate Planning…

Patrick D. Newton, Estate Planning Attorney

Musings on estate planning and links to articles on estate planning.

http://attorneynewton.blogspot.com/
  • Sep 2

    Do I have to file Gift Tax returns for the gifts to my Insurance Trust?

    Do I have to file Gift Tax returns for the gifts to my Insurance Trust?
    Filing a gift tax return for an ILIT, even if not technically required because all gifts are below the annual exclusion, is a good idea. It starts the statute of limitations for an audit of the gift. It allows you to decide affirmatively…
  • May 18

    WLOS ABC 13 News :: Top Stories - Attorney Sam Neill Admits Guilt

    WLOS ABC 13 News :: Top Stories - Attorney Sam Neill Admits Guilt
    WLOS ABC 13 News :: Top Stories - Attorney Sam Neill Admits Guilt
  • Mar 22

    Trust Protectors / Trust Advisor

    Trust Protectors / Trust Advisor
    Yesterday/s Advisor's Forum presentation discussed Trust Protectors and how their use in a trust can help the trust accomplish its goals.  The concept of a Trust Protector is to grant someone who is not a trustee or beneficiary certain…
Rank this Week: 4581

Legal Services Blog

Legal Services Blog

Covers Pennsylvania business law and estate planning issues. From The Martin Law Firm.

http://www.jbmartinlaw.com/legal-services-blog/
Rank this Week: 4310

Estates of Mind

Estates of Mind

Covers estate planning and wealth preservation. By Mark A. Ziebold.

http://estatesofmind.blogspot.com/
  • Jul 27

    Uncertainty and what it means for you

    Uncertainty and what it means for you
    I have been receiving the same type of question from many clients lately. In each instance, the question centers around the activities of the government in spending more money than we have (and printing what it doesn't have!) and what that…
  • Jul 27

    Teaching in the Fall

    Teaching in the Fall
    I'll be teaching Federal Income Taxation in the Fall Semester at Trinity law School. For any students reading this, we'll be going through many of the fundamental code sections that are important in this practice area and focusing on…
  • Feb 2

    Highlighted Charity for February 2011

    Highlighted Charity for February 2011
    This month's featured charity is The Foundation for Hope and Innovation. Their website and other information can be found here: They are a 501(c)(3) organization that was formed to do cancer research. They are passionate about doing…
Rank this Week: 4438

Missouri Estate Planning Blog

Missouri Estate Planning Blog

Features postings on estate planning and related topics, with a particular emphasis on Missouri law. By Richard J. Herndon.

http://kctrustlaw.com/ricksblog
  • Jun 22

    Naming a Guardian for Minor Children in Missouri

    Naming a Guardian for Minor Children in Missouri
    The ability to name a Guardian for minor children is an important benefit of creating an estate plan.  For some people the person/people to name is obvious.  Others struggle with the decision. California Attorney Darlynn Morgan has written…
  • May 25

    Paul Splittorff

    Paul Splittorff
    Former Kansas City Royals Pitcher Paul Splittorff died today.  This is my small tribute to him.  A fine pitcher, a true gentleman, and a role model for all of us.  He handled his last few weeks with dignity and honor.  I remember watching…
  • May 2

    Missouri Small Estate Affidavit Form

    Missouri Small Estate Affidavit Form
    We are asked from time to time to provide a Small Estate Affidavit form. Well, click here for the form from the Clay County Website. It’s no mystery, many counties provide forms, and because they are all based on the same law they tend to…
Rank this Week: 4309

Smarter Will Blog

Smarter Will Blog

Provides estate planning and probate news.

http://www.smarterwill.com
  • May 23

    Holographic Wills: Legal in Illinois?

    Holographic Wills: Legal in Illinois?
    Holographic wills (wills that are entirely handwritten) are not generally recognized as valid wills in the state of Illinois. Why? It's not because they're handwritten, but because holographic wills are usually not 'witnessed' properly (the…
  • May 9

    Organ Donation Process in Illinoi

    Organ Donation Process in Illinoi
    Did you know that Illinois has a fairly new organ donation process, and that even if you've registered before to be an organ donor, you may need to re-register under the new system? In 2006 (only 5 years ago), a new Illinois organ donation…
  • Apr 25

    Pulling the Plug: Illinois Law That Make it Possible

    Pulling the Plug: Illinois Law That Make it Possible
    Everyone has the right to live. But does everyone have the right to die? Dying on your own terms (or “pulling the plug”) is a privilege granted at the state level. But it requires advance planning. Every state has different rules on how…
Rank this Week: 4653

Wisconsin Estate Planning and Tax…

Wisconsin Estate Planning and Tax Law Blog

Commentary on estate planning, tax law, and elder law. By Nathan J. Dosch.

http://www.wisconsinestateandtaxblog.com/
  • Apr 12

    Upcoming Webinar: Estate Planning for Digital Asset

    Upcoming Webinar: Estate Planning for Digital Asset
    On Wednesday, April 20th at 11am (central) Digital Estate Planning, LLC is sponsoring 1.5 hour seminar titled, "Estate Planning for Digital Assets."  I will be presenting along with Attorney Joe Boucher from Neider & Boucher, S.C. and…
  • Apr 1

    Wisconsin Lawyer Article on Estate Planning for Digital Asset

    Wisconsin Lawyer Article on Estate Planning for Digital Asset
    I have been meaning to post a link and video from an article Attorney Joe Boucher and I were fortunate enough write for the Wisconsin Lawyer magazine in December 2010 titled, E-Legacy: Estate Planning for Digital Assets.  The State Bar of…
  • Jan 26

    IRS Wins S-Corp Compensation Case

    IRS Wins S-Corp Compensation Case
    The case, Watson, P.C. v.
Rank this Week: 4814

San Mateo Probate Lawyer

San Mateo Probate Lawyer

Covers the latest developments in Estate Planning and Probate law. By the Jellins Group.

http://sanmateoprobatelawyer.com/
  • Apr 10

    What are Letters in Probate, in San Mateo County?

    What are Letters in Probate, in San Mateo County?
    What are Letters in Probate, in San Mateo County? “Letters”, also called “Letters of Administration”, is a document that is issued after the personal representative is appointed by the court and, if required, has posted the required…
  • Apr 10

    How Long Does Probate Take in San Mateo County, California?

    How Long Does Probate Take in San Mateo County, California?
    How Long Does Probate Take in San Mateo County, California? Theoretically a probate estate could be in a position to close in as little as five months from the date of the decedent’s death. However, in reality a probate estate normally…
  • Apr 5

    What Is A Personal Representative, An Administrator or Executor, under Probate Law in San Mateo County ?

    What Is A Personal Representative, An Administrator or Executor, under Probate Law in San Mateo County ?
    What Is A Personal Representative, An Administrator or Executor, under Probate Law in San Mateo County ? A personal representative is a catch all term for the person who is in charge of the decedent’s estate. There several types of personal…
Rank this Week: 5281

Charting The Course

Charting The Course

Covers business and estate plnning in the Ocean State. By Ullucci Law Associates.

http://ulluccilaw.wordpress.com
  • Jan 14

    The Estate Tax Deal

    The Estate Tax Deal
    After more than a year’s worth of wrangling (and our yapping about it here and here), our elected officials in Washington finally made a deal to settle the uncertainty surrounding the estate tax.  Naturally, they could not come to a long…
  • Jul 29

    Does Hourly Billing Hurt Your Bottom Line?

    Does Hourly Billing Hurt Your Bottom Line?
    While it’s an article of faith for most lawyers, we are not fans of billing our clients by the hour.  We come right out and say it on our firm website: billing by the hour makes clients worried about calling their lawyer and makes lawyers…
  • Apr 20

    Rhode Island’s Internet Infrastructure

    Rhode Island’s Internet Infrastructure
    The Rhode Island Economic Development Corporation is up and running its part of a new federal program to detail and enhance Rhode Island’s internet infrastructure.  The EDC believes, as do we, that expanding the availability and speed of…
Rank this Week: 4724

Finding your Way through the Law

Finding your Way through the Law

Covers Arizona estate planning, probate, trust administration, business planning, elder law and special needs law. By Robert Michael Way.

http://azestateplanning.wordpress.com
  • Dec 27

    Catholic Estate Planning and End-of-Life Planning – Avvo.com

    Catholic Estate Planning and End-of-Life Planning – Avvo.com
    Catholic Estate Planning and End-of-Life Planning – Avvo.com.
  • Nov 18

    Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for The Way Law Firm, P.C.

    Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for The Way Law Firm, P.C.
    We are now preparing for the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at The Way Law Firm, P.C., (www.wayfirm.com) on December 7, 2010, at 9:00 am sponsored by the Tucson Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce.  What a day to open a new practice with it being the…
  • Oct 5

    Finding Your Way Through the Law

    Finding Your Way Through the Law
    You may notice that this blog’s name has changed to “Following the Way” — and there is good reason for that.  Within the last week, The Way Law Firm, P.C., has opened its doors for business at 1990 N. Kolb Road, Tucson, Arizona. …
Rank this Week: 4337