By Brian Figeroux, Esq. | Editorial Credit: Mavo/shutterstock.com Trusts are one of the most powerful and versatile tools in estate planning, offering significant advantages in terms of privacy, wealth management, and tax reduction. As the complexities of modern financial landscapes grow, trusts hav...
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By Brian Figeroux, Esq. | Editorial Credit: Ismayil Orujov/ shutterstock.com Key Points of this Analysis Inclusion in Wills and Trusts: Importance of explicitly including digital assets in wills and trusts to ensure they are not overlooked during probate. Access and Security: How beneficiaries c...
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By Brian Figeroux, Esq. | Editorial Credit: Davor Geber / shutterstock.com Key Points of the Analysis Fair Distribution: The best ways to divide assets fairly in blended families, with considerations for biological children, stepchildren, and surviving spouses. Avoiding Disputes: Tips on creating...
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Read more at www.askthelawyer.us. To read the complete analysis in our publication, click here, and on our wills & estates blog, click here. By Brian Figeroux, Esq. A partition action is a legal mechanism commonly used when two or more co-owners of a property cannot agree on what to do with the ...
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August is National Make a Will Month, a crucial time to address a fundamental aspect of estate planning that many people overlook: creating a will. A will is a legal document that outlines how your assets will be distributed after your death, ensuring that your wishes are honored and your loved ones...
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Read more at www.askthelawyer.us. To read the complete analysis in our publication, click here, and on our wills & estates blog, click here. The Affordable Care Act (ACA), commonly known as Obamacare, was enacted in 2010 with the goal of increasing healthcare coverage and affordability for milli...
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Estate planning is a crucial step in ensuring the well-being and security of your loved ones in the event of your passing. Among the myriad decisions to be made, none is more emotionally taxing than selecting a guardian for your children. The thought of someone else stepping into your shoes to raise...
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By Mandy Doria | December 20, 2023 | The Conversation The holiday season is meant to be filled with joy, connection and celebration of rituals. Many people, however, are starkly reminded of their grief this time of year and of whom – or what – they have lost. The added stress of the holiday season d...
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Senior citizens are more prone to falls than any other age group. This is true because seniors often suffer from arthritis, balance and gait issues, and several other conditions that increase their susceptibility to falling. Whenever a senior does fall, they’re also more apt to be severely inj...
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As part of your estate planning process, have you ever considered a timeshare or additional property? A timeshare is typically a vacation property that multiple owners share a right to use at their discretion. Have you considered what happens to your portion of the facility at the time of your death...
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