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Estate Planning Is Essential for Unmarried Couples
While estate planning is important for married couples, it is arguably even more necessary for couples that live together without getting...
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Mar 3, 20203 min read
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Resolving Conflicts Between Co-Agents on a Power of Attorney
Thoughts on resolving conflicts between co-agents
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Mar 2, 20202 min read
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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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Feb 14, 20201 min read
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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...
Eric Kearney
Jan 2, 20203 min read
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Year-End Gifts to Family Members With Special Needs
Here are some things to consider when making holiday gifts to family members who are on public benefits.
Eric Kearney
Nov 14, 20193 min read
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Should you Transfer 529 Plan Funds to an ABLE Account?
Things to consider when deciding whether to transfer money from a 529 plan to an ABLE Account.
Eric Kearney
Nov 12, 20193 min read
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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
erickearney
Nov 12, 20193 min read
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Estate Planning When You Have a Stepfamily
Some thoughts about estate planning for people with second marriages.
erickearney
Oct 1, 20192 min read
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Funding a Special Needs Trust with Life Insurance: The Basics
Funding a special needs trust with life insurance can be a means to provide money to a loved one with special needs.
Eric Kearney
Oct 1, 20193 min read
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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
Eric Kearney
Jun 5, 20193 min read
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Gift Cards: A New Way to Contribute to ABLE Accounts
A Gift of Independence gift card is a new way to honor, celebrate, reward or support a member of your family, a friend, a co-worker or a nei
Eric Kearney
Jun 4, 20192 min read
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Don’t do any of these things with your parents’ assets before consulting an attorney
All too often people engage in ad-hoc Medicaid or Asset Protection planning without proper legal advice. The consequences can be severe.
erickearney
Jun 4, 20191 min read
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Invite Others to Contribute to the SNT
A standalone third party trust can be a great opportunity for other family members to make a lifetime (or testamentary) contribution to a di
Eric Kearney
May 9, 20192 min read
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HUD Publishes Letter Regarding ABLE Accounts
At long last, HUD has published a letter confirming that ABLE Accounts (and money coming in and out of them) will not adversely affect...
Eric Kearney
May 4, 20191 min read
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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...
Eric Kearney
Apr 10, 20193 min read
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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
erickearney
Apr 10, 20192 min read
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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.
Eric Kearney
Mar 24, 20193 min read
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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...
erickearney
Mar 8, 20193 min read
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Improvement not required
Patients are still hearing that they need to be "improving" in order to be eligible for Medicare coverage in a skilled facility. C
Eric Kearney
Mar 6, 20191 min read
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Reasons Everyone Needs a Comprehensive Power of Attorney
The benefits of having a detailed power of attorney are numerous. Here is a post explaining how these documents can benefit you.
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Feb 16, 20196 min read
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