Important Conversations About Estate Planning
For many, talking about death is taboo. No one wants to think about dying or becoming disabled, but it’s something we will all have to…
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Study: Half of Older Adults Now Die with a Dementia Diagnosis
A recent study performed at the University of Michigan and published in the Journal of the American Medical Association Health Forum found 1 in 2…
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Elder Law Planning for the Sandwich Generation
According to data from Pew Research, more than half of Americans in their 40s are currently caring for an aging parent while also caring for…
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Five Steps to Developing a Proper Estate & Elder Law Plan
Making a plan for the future can give you and your loved one’s peace of mind. With an estate plan and elder law plan in…
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What Estate Plan Documents Should My Elderly Parents Have?
At Slutsky Elder Law, we regularly advise people who want to develop an estate plan that will help them and their loved ones have a…
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2021’s States with the Best Elder Abuse Protections
The elderly are one of the top groups targeted for abuse, whether that abuse is physical, mental, or financial. Many of the victims of elder…
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How Often Should You Review Your Will?
Your last will is a document that represents the legal embodiment of your final wishes regarding your property. Your will outlines how your assets will…
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Estate Planning & Knowing When to Create an Estate Plan
People sometimes think estate planning is only for the older generation. But it’s really something to consider at all ages. In fact, there’s more than…
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Inherited IRAs: Why Did IRS Guidance Create Such Confusion?
The SECURE Act was intended to increase accessibility to tax-advantaged accounts and help older adults avoid outliving their assets. One change brought about by the…
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Should Lawyers Keep Their Clients’ Original Documents?
Sometimes only the original of something will do. For instance, you usually need original estate planning documents to probate a Will or use a power…
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Sometimes Online Power Of Attorney Forms Can Do More Harm Than Good
A simple Google search will turn up several sites that provide free or inexpensive legal forms. But just because something is easy does not necessarily…
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The New Stimulus Package Offers More Than Checks to Some Retirees
The COVID-19 public health emergency harmed many vulnerable members of society, including retirees. In addition to health problems, the disease brought with it financial issues…
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