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    erickearney
    • Sep 1, 2021
    • 2 min

    Leaving an IRA to a Special Needs Trust Is No Longer Such a Bad Idea

    The SECURE Act, passed at the end of 2019, changed a number of rules regarding inherited IRAs, making it more difficult for most...
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    erickearney
    • Jul 1, 2021
    • 3 min

    Why Everyone Should Have an Estate Plan

    Do you have a will? A durable power of attorney? A health care directive? If so, no reason to read on. If not, why not? Failure to create...
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    erickearney
    • Jun 8, 2021
    • 3 min

    How an Irrevocable Life Insurance Trust Can Be Used to Avoid or Reduce the Estate Tax

    With the federal estate tax exemption possibly about to be lowered, it may be time to think about steps you can take to keep your estate...
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    erickearney
    • Jun 2, 2021
    • 2 min

    Court Case Illustrates the Danger of Using an Online Power of Attorney Form

    A recent court case involving a power of attorney demonstrates the problem with using online estate planning forms instead of hiring an...
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    erickearney
    • Apr 16, 2021
    • 3 min

    9 Potential Problems with Your Trust

    All trusts should be reviewed every few years to make sure that they are up-to-date with the law and meet your current goals. Following...
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    erickearney
    • Apr 6, 2021
    • 2 min

    The Durable Power of Attorney: Your Most Important Estate Planning Document

    For most people, the durable power of attorney is the most important estate planning instrument available -- even more useful than a...
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    erickearney
    • Feb 1, 2021
    • 3 min

    Married Couples Need an Estate Plan

    Don’t assume your estate will automatically go to your spouse when you die. If you don’t have an estate plan, your spouse may have to...
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    erickearney
    • Sep 2, 2020
    • 3 min

    When Should You Update Your Estate Plan?

    Once you've created an estate plan, it is important to keep it up to date. You will need to revisit your plan after certain key life...
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    erickearney
    • Apr 1, 2020
    • 3 min

    Coronavirus Provides Reasons to Review Your Estate Plan

    The coronavirus health emergency is a reminder that life is unpredictable, and it makes sense to be prepared.
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    erickearney
    • Mar 2, 2020
    • 2 min

    Resolving Conflicts Between Co-Agents on a Power of Attorney

    Thoughts on resolving conflicts between co-agents
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    erickearney
    • Feb 14, 2020
    • 1 min

    Talking with Parents About Retirement

    Here is a great article in the NYT about having that difficult conversation with your parents about whether they are ready for...
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    Eric Kearney
    • Jan 2, 2020
    • 3 min

    Differences Between a Living Trust and an Irrevocable Trust

    You may be thinking about setting up a trust to protect your assets, save on estate taxes, or perhaps set aside money for a special needs...
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    erickearney
    • Nov 12, 2019
    • 3 min

    Five Important Estate Planning Documents

    Here are five estate planning documents that you should consider having so that your plans are made in advance and so your family can help y
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    Eric Kearney
    • Jun 5, 2019
    • 3 min

    Power of Attorney Documents that Lessen the Chance of Abuse

    A POA is one of the most important estate planning documents you can create, but it is also one that can be misused. Read on for ideas to he
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    Eric Kearney
    • Apr 11, 2019
    • 3 min

    IRA Distributions to Special Needs Trusts - Minimizing Income Taxes

    For many parents, the majority of their savings is held in some kind of a retirement account, often an Individual Retirement Account...
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    erickearney
    • Apr 11, 2019
    • 2 min

    Create a Power of Attorney Before It's Too Late

    Many people are interested in having a will, but they overlook the power of attorney document which can have a significant impact on their f
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    Eric Kearney
    • Mar 24, 2019
    • 3 min

    If You Haven’t Been Regularly Reviewing Your Estate Plan, Start When You Hit 60

    When should you review your estate plan. Every five years? More, or less frequently? Here is a guide.
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    erickearney
    • Mar 8, 2019
    • 3 min

    Things to do when your child turns 18

    If your child has reached the teenage years, you may already feel as though you are losing control of her life. This is legally true once...
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