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AM I ADMITTED TO THE HOSPITAL OR NOT, AND WHY IT MATTERS

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  For those of you who have gone to the Emergency Room (ER) or taken your parent to the ER for treatment after a fall or episode, this is important information, especially if you or your loved one is on Medicare. There is a lot of misinformation or partial information floating around about whether Medicare pays for a stay in a Nursing Home for rehabilitation.   Medicare will pay for the first 20 … [Read more...] about AM I ADMITTED TO THE HOSPITAL OR NOT, AND WHY IT MATTERS

Listen to "Your Estate Matters!" tomorrow morning (Tuesday) at 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!  Attorneys Colleen Sinclair Prosser, Nicole Livingston and Paula M. Mattson-Sarli relate cutting edge estate planning information.  The topic tomorrow is "Am I admitted to the hospital or not, and why it matters" by Paula M. Mattson-Sarli. … [Read more...] about Listen to "Your Estate Matters!" tomorrow morning (Tuesday) at 8:50 a.m. on WNAV Radio

Estate Planning is More than Tax Planning

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In the estate planning world, it seems many conversations today revolve around taxes.  While taxes do play an important role in estate planning, there are many other concerns that should be addressed when preparing your estate plan. Some items to consider before meeting with an estate planning attorney are: Who will hand your affairs when you are not longer able to act?  Many think estate … [Read more...] about Estate Planning is More than Tax Planning

"Your Estate Matters" – Audio

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"Estate Planning is More than Tax Planning" by Attorney Colleen Sinclair Prosser … [Read more...] about "Your Estate Matters" – Audio

What is a Corporate Trustee?

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A corporate trustee is a bank trust department or trust company.  When you set up a trust you need to name someone (a trustee) to manage the assets your trust controls.  When you create a Revocable Living Trust, you are usually the trustee of the trust.  Upon your death, you need to name a successor trustee.  You can choose just about any adult such as family members, close friends, or trusted … [Read more...] about What is a Corporate Trustee?

Listen to "Your Estate Matters!" tomorrow morning (Tuesday) at 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!  Attorneys Colleen Sinclair Prosser, Nicole Livingston and Paula M. Mattson-Sarli relate cutting edge estate planning information.  The topic tomorrow is "What is a Corporate Trustee"" by  Attorney Nicole Livingston. … [Read more...] about Listen to "Your Estate Matters!" tomorrow morning (Tuesday) at 8:50 a.m. on WNAV Radio

Obamacare at a Glance

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As many of you are aware, on March 23, 2010, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, was signed by the President.  This is also known as Obamacare.  Although, constitutionally questioned, the Supreme Court upheld the Act in the most part and many of its provisions will go into effect in 2013.  The purpose of the Act was to expand insurance coverage to near universal and this is to be done … [Read more...] about Obamacare at a Glance

Who gets the Andy Warhol?

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Litigation is brewing over a painting of actress Farrah Fawcett by famous artist Andy Warhol.  The University of Texas, Fawcett’s alma mater, is suing Ryan O’Neal, her husband, to determine the ownership of the painting.  The painting is worth millions and is presently in Mr. O’Neal’s possession.  In her estate plan, Ms. Fawcett left all of her tangible personal property to the University of Texas … [Read more...] about Who gets the Andy Warhol?

Who gets the Andy Warhol?

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Litigation is brewing over a painting of actress Farrah Fawcett by famous artist Andy Warhol.  The University of Texas, Fawcett’s alma mater, is suing Ryan O’Neal, her husband, to determine the ownership of the painting.  The painting is worth millions and is presently in Mr. O’Neal’s possession.  In her estate plan, Ms. Fawcett left all of her tangible personal property to the University of Texas … [Read more...] about Who gets the Andy Warhol?

The Eight Questions You Must Ask if You or a Loved One is Going Into a Nursing Home

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The decision to place yourself or a family member into a nursing home is one of the most difficult decisions you may ever be asked to make. That’s why it’s important, if that time comes, to have a plan and to know what questions to ask. In a perfect world, you’d have plenty of time to visit the nursing homes, talk to the residents, meet the care staff, sample the food and so on. Unfortunately, we … [Read more...] about The Eight Questions You Must Ask if You or a Loved One is Going Into a Nursing Home

Protect Your Children: Choose a Guardian

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As soon as a person becomes a parent, you begin to worry about everything.  Your concerns are varied, but often center around what would happen to your child if you weren’t around.  Most parents understand the need to set up a Last Will and Testament in order to name a Guardian for their son or daughter, but getting them into the estate planning office to put pen to paper can often be a difficult … [Read more...] about Protect Your Children: Choose a Guardian