The New Federal Tax Law – What it Means to You!
On January 3, 2013, President Obama signed into law The American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012. This new law, which went into effect in 2013, establishes a set of permanent ...
Hurricane Sandy and Planning Ahead
Hurricane Sandy has been a very harsh reminder that life can change in an instant, and that the unexpected can bring great difficulty and tragedy. Flooding, massive power outages, destruction ...
Long-Term Care Planning – The Time is Now!
The United States is experiencing very rapid growth in its “senior” population. Many of us will live long, healthy lives. However, at some point, we may no longer be able ...
Special Needs Children – Special Divorce Considerations
It is estimated that the divorce rate for parents with special needs children is between 80% to 90%, a staggering number. Under the best of circumstances, divorce, when it involves ...
Estate Planning – Caring for Loved Ones with Special Needs: Part 4
As discussed in Parts 1-3 of this series, a “Special Needs Trust” is used to hold assets for a person with a physical or mental disability or with chronic illness. ...
Estate Planning – Caring for Loved Ones with Special Needs: Part 3
In discussing Special Needs Trusts, it is important to remember that their purpose is to improve the quality of disabled people’s lives beyond the basic assistance provided by government programs. ...
Estate Planning – Caring for Loved Ones with Special Needs: Part 2
In our prior posting, we defined “Special Needs Trusts.” To recap, a “Special Needs Trust” is used to hold assets for a person with a physical or mental disability or with chronic illness. ...
Estate Planning – Caring for Loved Ones with Special Needs: Part 1
If you or a loved one has special needs, you will be faced with a unique set of issues when undertaking estate planning. This post is the first in a ...
October is National "Special Needs" Law Month!
In honor of National Special Needs Law Month, we will be posting articles throughout October pertaining to estate planning and caring for loved ones with “special needs.” We will discuss Special ...
Death in the Digital Age
Today, people of all ages and income levels are part of a digital revolution. They are using computers and smart phones (based on digital technology) to access a huge ...