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Inheritance Do’s and Don’ts

Inheritance Do’s and Don’ts

Receiving an inheritance can inspire mixed emotions. The Reading (PA) Eagle Business Weekly’s recent article, “What to do and what not to do with your

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It’s Not Fair! Will Contests Are Costly and Stressful

It’s Not Fair! Will Contests Are Costly and Stressful

Say that after an extended illness, the older of two brothers passes away. When he died, he was divorced, although he had been married three

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Massachusetts Looks at Changing Special Needs Trusts

Massachusetts Looks at Changing Special Needs Trusts

A recent article in The Boston Globe, “MassHealth may force seniors to make hard choice,” explains that disabled seniors in the state may need to

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Health Care Proxy Details and Other Important Estate Planning Documents

Health Care Proxy Details and Other Important Estate Planning Documents

Thoughtful planning for any contingency when caring for elderly loved ones, means preparing several legal papers and documents in advance of an emergency. You should

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Changes to Estate and Income Tax Now Effective in the Garden State

Changes to Estate and Income Tax Now Effective in the Garden State

Recently effective legislation in New Jersey adjusts the amount of retirement income excluded from the state's income tax, doubling that amount to $40,000. An increase

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Here’s How to Get Your Affairs in Order

Here’s How to Get Your Affairs in Order

It’s a great idea to get your personal and financial affairs in order, so your children will know where things are, both physically and financially,

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Tips on Downsizing

Tips on Downsizing

Downsizing your home can have a financial effect, especially for your pension and your estate planning. This was the advice in a Starts at 60

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Let’s Understand Estate Planning Basics

Let’s Understand Estate Planning Basics

Can you believe there are still people out there who think estate planning is only necessary for the wealthy? That is not true. A basic

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Selecting the Right Executor for Your Estate

Selecting the Right Executor for Your Estate

When you look at the desired traits of an executor for your estate, look for a person who has the capacity to carry out the

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Be Crystal Clear with Your End-Of-Life Wishes

Be Crystal Clear with Your End-Of-Life Wishes

Clearly spelling out your end-of-life preferences is critical, and having everything prepared in the event of a life-threatening illness or other crisis can ease anxiety

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Like an Overdue Bill, Estate Planning Should Be the Next Thing You Tackle

Like an Overdue Bill, Estate Planning Should Be the Next Thing You Tackle

While no one is eager to think about and plan for his or her own demise, which is when these documents come into play, if

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Take a Guess How Much the Average American Family Caregiver Spends Annually on Elder Care for a Loved One?

Take a Guess How Much the Average American Family Caregiver Spends Annually on Elder Care for a Loved One?

“Almost $7,000 a year. That’s what the average American family caregiver spends each year on household, medical and other expenses for a loved one.” The

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