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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 "Helping Your Parents Through the Twilight Years" by Attorney Nicole Livingston. … [Read more...] about Listen to “Your Estate Matters” tomorrow morning (Tuesday) @ 8:50 a.m. on WNAV Radio

Trustee, Executor, Power of Attorney: Who You Choose Can Make a Difference

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When you create an estate plan, you choose people to make decisions for you, such as agents, guardians, executors, or trustees. Often, people do not give much thought to those decisions, just naming their oldest child or whoever pops into their mind. The choices for these roles are perhaps the most important decisions to make. Good choices can help to ensure your wishes are carried out while bad … [Read more...] about Trustee, Executor, Power of Attorney: Who You Choose Can Make a Difference

Trustee, Executor, Power of Attorney – Who You Choose Can Make a Difference (Audio)

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"Trustee, Executor, Power of Attorney: Who You Choose Can Make a Difference" by Attorney Colleen Sinclair Prosser … [Read more...] about Trustee, Executor, Power of Attorney – Who You Choose Can Make a Difference (Audio)

Medicaid Planning and Your Home

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Medicaid Planning is a very important part of any estate plan.  If you do not want to pay out of pocket for nursing home care, and would like Medicaid to pay for your nursing home, you need to plan for how to do this. When meeting with clients, I often get asked “If I go into a nursing home, will I lose my house?”  The answer is complicated, but if the state’s medical assistance program, … [Read more...] about Medicaid Planning and Your Home

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 Home and Medicaid Planning" by Attorney Jon J. Gasior. … [Read more...] about Listen to “Your Estate Matters” tomorrow morning (Tuesday) @ 8:50 a.m. on WNAV Radio

Coming Change to the Maryland Estate Tax

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  On March 20th the Maryland Senate passed the measure, already passed by the House, to gradually raise the amount exempt from Maryland's estate tax to match the federal estate tax exemption.  Governor Martin O’Malley’s signature is expected soon. The Maryland measure gradually increases the amount exempt from the state estate tax from $1 million this year, to $1.5 million in 2015, $2 million … [Read more...] about Coming Change to the Maryland Estate Tax

“What is Probate?” by Attorney Brooke Shemer

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  Many people ask what is involved when there is a probate estate.  Probate is the process of gathering and distributing a person's assets after death. If the individual died with a will, the will must be filed with the Register of Wills. Property owned by the decedent must be inventoried and appraised. Only assets owned solely in the decedent's name, as well as property owned jointly as tenants … [Read more...] about “What is Probate?” by Attorney Brooke Shemer

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

“Leaving a Lasting Legacy with a Family Wealth Trust”

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What is “wealth?” Upon hearing this question, your thoughts might run first to material possessions: money, real estate, and other assets. However, when you really think about it, your true wealth is much more than just your accumulated assets. It encompasses the financial and the non-financial, and many people would argue that the most important elements of true wealth are all those things that … [Read more...] about “Leaving a Lasting Legacy with a Family Wealth Trust”

A Definition of Five Special Needs Trusts

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There are many types of Special Needs Trusts but the following are the Five most common. When you set up your estate plan, whether it is a Last Will and Testament or a Revocable Living Trust, it is important to give consideration to a family member or members who are receiving government benefits, such as Social Security Income, Medicaid, Housing Benefits or Financial Aide.  This includes a … [Read more...] about A Definition of Five Special Needs Trusts

“A Definition of Five Special Needs Trusts” (Audio) YOUR ESTATE MATTERS

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  "A Definition of Five Special Needs Trusts" by Attorney Colleen Sinclair Prosser … [Read more...] about “A Definition of Five Special Needs Trusts” (Audio) YOUR ESTATE MATTERS

Do I Need Long Term Care Insurance?

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  Health care reform is one of the biggest topics in the news lately but Americans buy a whole range of insurance products these days. Car insurance, homeowner’s insurance, health, dental, life insurance, even pet health insurance.  It is important to also examine another insurance product out there: Long term care insurance. Assisted living and nursing home care is something that most people do … [Read more...] about Do I Need Long Term Care Insurance?

“Do I Need Long Term Care Insurance?” (Audio) YOUR ESTATE MATTERS

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  "Do I Need Long Term Care Insurance?" by Attorney Jon J. Gasior … [Read more...] about “Do I Need Long Term Care Insurance?” (Audio) YOUR ESTATE MATTERS

Why Should I Have My Estate Plan Reviewed Every Five Years?

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  Many of the clients I meet with already have a will, trust, and power of attorney. Some have had their plans in place since the 90's or earlier, while others set up their plan only five or ten years ago.  Clients often come back to review their estate planning documents, and are encouraged to do so.  I like to review an estate plan every five years.  Often times, family circumstances have … [Read more...] about Why Should I Have My Estate Plan Reviewed Every Five Years?