By: Nicole T. Livingston – Principal and Senior Estate Planning and Elder Law Attorney with Elville and Associates, P.C. January 8th — A question most often asked to an estate […]

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You should consider your options before paying for a critical illness insurance plan.  While a regular health insurance plan usually offers comprehensive coverage for all types of illnesses, many plans […]

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One of the most important decisions a special needs trust’s donor (the person who supplies the funds for the trust) makes is the choice of a trustee. But how can […]

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As we enter the giving season, there is an additional reason to be charitable. Congress enacted a special provision that allows more people to easily deduct up to $300 in […]

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Social Security disability recipients will see an increase in benefit levels for 2021, although the rise will be the smallest in years due to the economic downturn caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.   […]

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With a push by the Democratic party to return federal estate taxes to their historic norms, taxpayers need to act now before Congress passes legislation that could adversely impact their […]

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Do-it-yourself estate plans, wills, and other legal documents are available across the Internet.  Such products are tempting and seemingly convenient, but using them could create serious and expensive legal problems for […]

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The 2020 election is almost upon us. The recent past has taught us that trying to predict the results of an election can be futile at best. Still, our clients […]

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A controversial policy that reduces the benefits of military spouses is on the way out. The so-called military “widow’s tax” cuts assistance to surviving military spouses who qualify for benefits […]

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Allocating your personal possessions can be one of the most difficult tasks when creating an estate plan. To avoid family feuds after you are gone, it is important to have […]

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