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Home / Archives for Joint Tenancy

Beneficiary Designations Aren’t a True Substitute for a Trust

April 18, 2019 by Colleen Sinclair Prosser, Estate Planning Attorney

"Beneficiary Designations Aren’t a True Substitute for a Trust" by Attorney Colleen Sinclair Prosser (Audio) Transfer on Death (TOD) designations, Payable on Death (POD) designations, and other beneficiary designations can be useful estate planning tools in the right circumstances. Each of these tools allows for an automatic transfer of an asset to the named beneficiary at the death of the … [Read more...] about Beneficiary Designations Aren’t a True Substitute for a Trust

Filed Under: Beneficiary Designations, Joint Tenancy

A Life Estate Deed Can Be an Important Tool in Medicaid Planning

October 17, 2014 by Sinclair Prosser Gasior

  A particular type of Life Estate Deed can be an important tool in estate planning and Medicaid eligibility.  The titling of property is a large component of your estate planning which should be discussed when meeting with an attorney.  Often, your primary home is the first to be examined. How do you currently hold title to your house? There are a number of different ways to hold title to your … [Read more...] about A Life Estate Deed Can Be an Important Tool in Medicaid Planning

Filed Under: Deed, Elder Law, Estate Planning, Joint Tenancy, Life Estate Deed, Long Term Care Planning, Nursing Home Expenses, Probate, Probate avoidance Tagged With: Asset Protection, elder law, Elder Law Attorney, estate planning, Life Estate Deed with Powers, Life Estate Deed without Powers, Medicaid, Medicaid Eligibility, probate, Probate Avoidance, Real Estate, Remainderman, wpdiary.net/sinclairprosserlaw

Funeral Preplanning (Audio)

July 29, 2014 by Sinclair Prosser Gasior

  "Funeral Preplanning" by Attorney Colleen Sinclair Prosser … [Read more...] about Funeral Preplanning (Audio)

Filed Under: Estate Planning, Funeral Planning, Joint Tenancy, Life Insurance, Living Trusts, Trusts, Wills Tagged With: Funeral Expenses, Funeral LIfe Insurance, http://www.cremationservicesmaryland.com/, Powers of Attorney, Revocable Living Trust

10 Essential Estate Planning Facts

May 16, 2014 by Sinclair Prosser Gasior

  “You may delay, but time will not,” Benjamin Franklin. Everyone knows that they need an estate plan, but few of us do anything about it. In fact, according to a 2007 study, more than 55% of Americans don’t even have a simple Will.  And yet, the clock is ticking for all of us. So why don’t more of us actually put together an estate plan?  For some, it’s a morbid fear that by thinking about death, … [Read more...] about 10 Essential Estate Planning Facts

Filed Under: Beneficiary Designations, Divorce Protection, Estate Planning, Estate Tax, Healthcare Directives, Healthcare Power of Attorney, Joint Tenancy, Living Trusts, Pet planning, Planning for Minor Children, Probate, Probate avoidance, Special Needs Trust, Trusts, Wills Tagged With: American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys, American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys http/www.aaepa.com, Asset Protection, Blended Families, Comprehensive Estate Plan, Estate Plan, estate planning, Estate Planning Attorney, Estate Taxes, Funding, Incapacity Planning, Inheritance Planning, Law Changes, Legacy Planning, Living Wills, Powers of Attorney, Privacy, Revocable Living Trust Benefits, Same Sex Couples, Singles, Special Needs Planning, Wills and Trusts, WNAV Radio http://www.wnav.com, wpdiary.net/sinclairprosserlaw

Who Should Attend an Estate Planning Seminar?

January 10, 2014 by Sinclair Prosser Gasior

Many of you know the name Sinclair Prosser Gasior and have seen our orange flyer through your mailbox or newspaper announcing our free estate planning seminars.   Maybe you have read our articles in a magazine, heard us on the radio, or follow us on Facebook.  We love referrals and possibly a family member or neighbor has recommended our law firm to you after completing their own estate … [Read more...] about Who Should Attend an Estate Planning Seminar?

Filed Under: Estate Planning, Estate Tax, Healthcare Directives, Joint Tenancy, Living Trusts, Long Term Care Planning, Nursing Home Expenses, Planning for Minor Children, Probate, Probate avoidance, Taxes, Trustee, Trusts, Wills Tagged With: Estate Taxes, Free Estate Planning Seminars, Incapacity Planning, Inheritance Planning, Inheritance Tax, Living Wills, Powers of Attorney, Revocable Living Trust, Singles

Resigister TODAY for Free Estate Planning Seminars scheduled for next week!

January 7, 2014 by Sinclair Prosser Gasior

  The estate planning seminars establishes the necessary components of an effective estate plan. The seminar is presented in a case study format profiling the life of Bill and Mary Jones. Several scenarios are used to relay the impact of estate planning issues relating to probate, disability due to incompetence, protection of government benefits for special needs loved ones, second marriages, … [Read more...] about Resigister TODAY for Free Estate Planning Seminars scheduled for next week!

Filed Under: Estate Administration, Estate Planning, Estate Tax, Healthcare Directives, Joint Tenancy, Living Trusts, Long Term Care Planning, Planning for Minor Children, Probate, Probate avoidance, Taxes, Trustee, Trusts, Wills Tagged With: Blended Families, Comprehensive Estate Plan, Estate Plan, estate planning, Estate Planning Documents, Estate Planning Goals, Estate Plans that Work, Estate Taxes, Free Estate Planning Seminars, Incapacity Planning, Inheritance Planning, Living Wills, Medical Directive, Powers of Attorney, Revocable Living Trust, Singles, Special Needs Planning, Wills and Trusts, www.sinclairprosser

Listen to “Your Estate Matters” tomorrow morning (Tuesday) @ 8:50 a.m. on WNAV Radio

January 6, 2014 by Sinclair Prosser Gasior

  Make sure to tune in to WNAV Radio on 1430 AM or 99.9 FM on Tuesday mornings at 8:50 a.m.  for YOUR ESTATE MATTERS! The attorneys  of Sinclair Prosser Gasior relate cutting edge estate planning information to keep you up to date.  The topic tomorrow is "Who Should Attend an Estate Planning Seminar?" by Attorney Colleen Sinclair Prosser … [Read more...] about Listen to “Your Estate Matters” tomorrow morning (Tuesday) @ 8:50 a.m. on WNAV Radio

Filed Under: Divorce Protection, Estate Planning, Estate Tax, Healthcare Directives, Joint Tenancy, Living Trusts, Planning for Minor Children, Pour-Over Will, Probate, Probate avoidance, Trustee, Trusts, Wills Tagged With: Estate Taxes, Incapacity Planning, Inheritance Planning, Inheritance Tax, Living Wills, Medical Directive, Powers of Attorney, Revocable Living Trust, Singles, WNAV Radio http://www.wnav.com, wpdiary.net/sinclairprosserlaw

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