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Archive for September, 2009

Estate Planning and Trust Protectors

A trust protector is an individual who will oversee a trust and make sure it is not affected in the event that laws or other circumstances change. A trust that will be in effect for a lengthy period of time may benefit from a trust protector. Appointing a trust protector makes a long-term trust more [...]

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Care for an Aging Loved One

Care for an Aging Loved One. Guest – Helene Bergman

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The Importance of Fund and Recreation for People with Disabilities

The importance of fun: recreation for individuals with developmental disabilities. Guest – Rose Roth

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Estate and Elder Law Planning Concerns for Same Sex Couples

GLBT couples face several unique challenges, many of which are due to the fact that the federal government does not recognize state-sanctioned marriages, civil unions or domestic partnerships. Social Security provides one key example of inequality built into the law. Social Security is a federal law, and the federal government determines eligibility rules. The failure [...]

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Special Needs Planning for Children Transitioning into Adulthood

As a child with special needs approaches the age of 18, a variety of circumstances change. Programs that are available to help with the care of minors may no longer be available for adults. Eligibility for public financial benefits is subject to strict rules. Health care decisions may not automatically be left to parents or [...]

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Tax and Estate Planning: Take Advantage of Tax Deductions for Assisted Living Costs

People who are familiar with the costs associated with nursing home care are acutely aware that care is getting more and more expensive every year. Fortunately, a portion of the cost of nursing home care, like other medical expenses, can be deducted as an itemized expense on federal tax returns. Medical expenses, including some longterm [...]

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