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Estate Planning

The IRS’ Annual Warning: The 2023 Dirty Dozen

May 23, 2023 by Myrna Arroyo

As another tax season closes, it’s a good time to review the list of “Dirty Dozen” tax schemes published by the Internal Revenue Service for the year. Many of these schemes peak during tax time and involve fraudsters looking for ways to steal … [Read more...] about The IRS’ Annual Warning: The 2023 Dirty Dozen

Filed Under: Estate Planning, legal education, taxation

The Joy in Joint Trusts

May 16, 2023 by Myrna Arroyo

Joint trusts offer clients many benefits both during life and after death. Those with joint trusts need to understand the limitations inherent in the trust and the importance of seeking qualified counsel upon the death of the first spouse to ensure … [Read more...] about The Joy in Joint Trusts

Filed Under: Estate Planning, legal education

How Tax and Non-Tax Considerations Impact Estate Planning – Part I

May 2, 2023 by Myrna Arroyo

Estate planning often focuses on taxes at the federal level and often overlooks issues that occur at the state level. For anyone desiring to undertake comprehensive estate planning, it’s important to understand the impact that the taxes imposed by … [Read more...] about How Tax and Non-Tax Considerations Impact Estate Planning – Part I

Filed Under: Estate Planning, legal education, taxation

How to Pre-plan Your Funeral as Part of Your Estate Plan

November 22, 2022 by Myrna Arroyo

How to Pre-plan Your Funeral as Part of Your Estate Plan

As citizens of a culture that worships youth, most of us find it nearly impossible to admit our own mortality, much less make plans for that eventuality. Denial, however, offers no protection from the inevitable. As it turns out, we have far more to … [Read more...] about How to Pre-plan Your Funeral as Part of Your Estate Plan

Filed Under: Estate Planning

What happens to sentimental items when you die?

October 23, 2022 by Myrna Arroyo

What happens to sentimental items when you die?

Estate planning involves a lot of decisions around how you want your assets to be handled once you pass. While many people think of assets with a lot of financial value, like investment accounts and real estate, there are other assets that are … [Read more...] about What happens to sentimental items when you die?

Filed Under: Estate Planning

The 4 Main Obstacles to Digital Estate Planning

June 29, 2022 by Myrna Arroyo

The 4 Main Obstacles to Digital Estate Planning

IoT (Internet of Things) has become increasingly important to everyday life, and managing our digital assets is paramount. From smart home devices to online investments and bank accounts, we’ve gone way beyond using the internet to email family and … [Read more...] about The 4 Main Obstacles to Digital Estate Planning

Filed Under: Estate Planning

How to Qualify for Medicaid: A Five Year Look-Back Without Penalties

June 15, 2022 by Myrna Arroyo

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Almost everyone will need long-term care at some point in their lives, so planning is essential. While we cannot predict the timing or level of care, we can take steps to prepare for an unexpected medical and financial crisis to help reduce the … [Read more...] about How to Qualify for Medicaid: A Five Year Look-Back Without Penalties

Filed Under: Elder Law, Estate Planning, Medicaid

Estate Planning Tips for Entrepreneurs

June 8, 2022 by Myrna Arroyo

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Among entrepreneurs, there are several characteristics that they all share: motivation, creativity, persuasiveness, risk tolerance, versatility, vision, innovation, communication and collaboration, flexibility, and decisiveness. These individuals … [Read more...] about Estate Planning Tips for Entrepreneurs

Filed Under: Estate Planning

Tips on How to Avoid Mistakes With Beneficiaries

June 1, 2022 by Myrna Arroyo

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You are likely to have a beneficiary since it is a common designation in wills, trusts, and retirement accounts. A beneficiary is an individual (or legal entity) to receive the proceeds from a financial product or vehicle when the owner passes away. … [Read more...] about Tips on How to Avoid Mistakes With Beneficiaries

Filed Under: Estate Planning

Tips for Preventing Probate Litigation

May 25, 2022 by Myrna Arroyo

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Guardianship and conservatorship disputes, will and trust disputes, fights over family real estate, and disputes over true intentions of gifts can all result in probate litigation. The most successful approach to mitigating or avoiding probate … [Read more...] about Tips for Preventing Probate Litigation

Filed Under: Estate Planning

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