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Division of Assets: Medicaid Planning for Married Couples

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Division of Assets is the name commonly used for the Spousal Impoverishment Provisions of the Medicare Catastrophic Act of 1988.  It applies only to couples.  The intent of the law was to change the eligibility requirements for Medicaid where one spouse needs nursing home care while the other spouse remains in the community.  The law, in effect, recognizes that it makes little sense to impoverish … [Read more...] about Division of Assets: Medicaid Planning for Married Couples

Division of Assets: Medicaid Planning for Married Couples (Audio)

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 "Division of Assets: Medicaid Planning for Married Couples" by Attorney Nicole Livingston … [Read more...] about Division of Assets: Medicaid Planning for Married Couples (Audio)

Some Unintended Results of Do-It-Yourself Estate Plans

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With the rise of companies such as Legal Zoom, TotalLegal, Law Depot and Do Your Own Will.com, more and more consumers are attempting to create their own estate plans without the assistance of a lawyer.  While it is possible to create a Will or other legal documents with the assistance of any of these companies or others, doing so can often lead to unintended results.  An example of the … [Read more...] about Some Unintended Results of Do-It-Yourself Estate Plans

The Dangers of Do-It-Yourself Estate Planning

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Why do people try “do it yourself” estate planning, knowing in the back of their mind that it may not work? Well people see the upfront cost of doing their planning that way as very attractive to them. However, they often do not think about the total cost to their families if their “DIY” planning does not work. Often times when I meet clients for the first time they show me their current wills … [Read more...] about The Dangers of Do-It-Yourself Estate Planning

Checklist for Your Estate Planning Consultation – Audio

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  "Checklist for Your Estate Planning Consultation" by Attorney Brooke J. Shemer … [Read more...] about Checklist for Your Estate Planning Consultation – Audio

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

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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 "Your Estate Planning Review" by Attorney Brooke Shemer. … [Read more...] about Listen to “Your Estate Matters” tomorrow morning (Tuesday) @ 8:50 a.m. on WNAV Radio

Maryland Estate Tax Exemption Raised

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  On May 15, 2014, Governor O’Malley signed a bill that will raise the Maryland estate tax exemption.  The General Assembly passed the legislation this session and there was much anticipation as to whether the governor would sign the bill. Currently, the state estate exemption is One Million Dollars in Maryland.  This means that if you pass away with less than One Million Dollars of assets, you … [Read more...] about Maryland Estate Tax Exemption Raised

10 Essential Estate Planning Facts

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  “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

“Ten Essential Estate Planning Facts” – Audio

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  "Ten Essential Estate Planning Facts" by Attorney Nicole Livingston … [Read more...] about “Ten Essential Estate Planning Facts” – Audio

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

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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 "Ten Essential Estate Planning Facts" by Attorney Nicole Livingston. … [Read more...] about Listen to “Your Estate Matters” tomorrow morning (Tuesday) @ 8:50 a.m. on WNAV Radio

The Great Give – May 7th and 8th (Today and Tomorrow!)

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The Community Foundation of Anne Arundel County is launching its inaugural 24 hour on-line fundraising event called “The Great Give”.  It begins at 7:00 p.m. on May 7th and ends at 7:00 p.m. on May 8th.  Everyone is encouraged to participate. The purpose of The Great Give is to raise awareness of local charities, their missions and their needs, to raise funds for local charities, and to inspire … [Read more...] about The Great Give – May 7th and 8th (Today and Tomorrow!)

The Great Give – May 7th and 8th (Today and Tomorrow!)

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  The Community Foundation of Anne Arundel County is launching its inaugural 24 hour on-line fundraising event called “The Great Give”.  It begins at 7:00 p.m. on May 7th and ends at 7:00 p.m. on May 8th.  Everyone is encouraged to participate. The purpose of The Great Give is to raise awareness of local charities, their missions and their needs, to raise funds for local charities, and to … [Read more...] about The Great Give – May 7th and 8th (Today and Tomorrow!)

Digital Estate Planning

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  I would like to introduce you to something that is becoming an increasingly important part of estate planning but one that is just as often overlooked, that is digital estate planning.  When we traditionally think about estate planning we think about wills and trusts and powers of attorney. We think about how these documents will help protect our assets, but often times the discussion of assets … [Read more...] about Digital Estate Planning

Helping Your Parents Through Their Twilight Years

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  Your parents were watching over you, smiling and encouraging, as you took your first tentative steps. As a teenager, they handed you the keys as you took the car out on your own for the first time. They were there with guidance and advice, sometimes requested and sometimes not, as you left childhood and navigated young adulthood. Now that your parents are entering their twilight years, they … [Read more...] about Helping Your Parents Through Their Twilight Years