By:  Shannon K. Mumaw – Associate Attorney with Elville and Associates, P.C. In general, the modified administration process can seem quite tedious and lengthy, especially since it comes at a […]

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Unique tax benefits are available to families who have children with special needs. And thanks to recent changes in the tax code, there are opportunities to save substantial amounts of […]

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The year was 1983: The U.S. invaded Granada. A gallon of gas cost 96 cents. Michael Jackson’s ‘Thriller’ video premiered. That year was also the last time that Social Security […]

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Law provides Medicaid special protections for the spouses of Medicaid applicants to make sure the spouses have the minimum support needed to continue to live in the community while their […]

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By:  Jeffrey D. Stauffer, Executive Director – Elville Center for the Creative Arts, Inc. Do you have an instrument taking up space in a closet or attic not being used […]

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Inheriting real estate from your parents is either a blessing or a burden — or a little bit of both. Figuring out what to do with the property can be […]

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When interest rates are low, intrafamily loans can be a good way to assist a relative (typically a child) with purchasing a house or a family business, and in certain […]

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The SECURE Act, passed at the end of 2019, changed a number of rules regarding inherited IRAs, making it more difficult for most beneficiaries to save on taxes by “stretching” distributions […]

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Parents or other family members establishing a special needs trust for their child often want to name a professional — usually a bank, trust company, attorney, certified public accountant or non-profit […]

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