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The earlier dementia is diagnosed, the better the chance of slowing its progress. Researchers have discovered a new sign of possible upcoming dementia in a sense of smell, according to The New York Times in “Poor Sense of Smell May Signal Dementia.” Early diagnosis of dementia allows professionals to develop treatment plans that will slow […]
A woman in Spain was mistakenly ruled dead and now she finds herself in a nightmare. Yes, it can happen here, too! There is a master government list in the U.S. that has your name and other identifying information on it. When you pass away, it will be recorded and your death will be noted […]
Sometimes it creates problems to name a close family member executor, as seen in Jerry Garcia’s estate. A big mistake in Jerry Garcia’s estate came when third wife Debra Koons was chosen to administer the estate, according to the Wills, Trusts & Estates Prof Blog in “The Wrong Executor Can Make Family Drama Worse, As […]
The government has decided that the Section 2704 estate tax rules are unworkable. The Trump administration has decided to change course on Section 2704 rules after a close look at changes by Obama, according to Forbes in “Treasury To Withdraw Hated Estate Tax Valuation Rules.” There was a lot of concern when the Obama administration […]
Did you know that the new Tax Bill proposed by the Republicans threatens the financial independence of Seniors and the Disabled? Read how in this Money Magazine article featuring Elder Law and Estate Planning Attorney Michael J. Amoruso! http://time.com/money/5009453/an-important-tax-deduction-for-seniors-and-their-families-is-on-the-chopping-block/
Obtaining a legal remedy can be difficult, if a guardian of an elderly person is doing a questionable job. A couple suddenly found their life savings were used up and they had to move into a converted office with their daughter, according to The New Yorker in “How the Elderly Lose Their Rights.” The article […]
Your estate plan is about protecting your family, as well as deciding where your assets will end up. Sometimes people think an estate plan only concerns decisions on what will happen with your money and other assets when you pass away. However, estate planning is much, much more than that, according to NJ Biz in […]
People forgotten by history get stories told by brothers who visit their graves. Brothers who banter about the lives of some people forgotten by history could soon be coming to your television, according to The New York Times in “Like ‘Car Talk,’ but With Dead People.” New York brothers Vincent and Robert Gardino are using […]
There seem to be no popular options that will fix the growing problem. The problem of under-funded public pensions is severe and not isolated to just a few public programs, according to the Economist in “American public pensions suffer from a gaping hole.” While most private companies have moved to 401ks, public employees still have […]
Estate planning instruments, including trusts, can be used to avoid the probate process. If some information you have seen or heard has led you to believe a will does not have to go through probate, you are just plain wrong, according to TC Palm in “Common misconceptions about wills and trusts.” Sometimes, misconceptions begin with […]
