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The largest coordinated sweep of identity fraud involving US seniors has recently been conducted. The US Department of Justice has reported that more than one million elderly people have collectively lost hundreds of millions of dollars because of this targeted financial abuse.

March 4, 2021

UNIQUE HEALTH CHALLENGES FACED BY VETERANS

The United States veteran population is some 20 million strong, many of whom face health challenges separate from non-Veterans. Due to their military training, Veterans have a well-defined culture that is strong on values, codes of conduct, respect of superiors, and customs to name a few.

March 3, 2021

Life After A Dementia Diagnosis

Many elderly people who are diagnosed with dementia are unprepared for future care. Once this type of diagnosis is received, preparing for the future can no longer be avoided.

February 26, 2021

Can You Visit Nursing Homes After Vaccinations?

As more and more COVID-19 vaccines are being distributed to nursing homes throughout Maryland, residents are hopeful that the pandemic is coming to an end. They are also hopeful that increased visitations will begin to occur in nursing home facilities.

February 24, 2021

Creating an Estate Plan that Benefits a Child with Special Needs

Children with disabilities may require more financial assistance and on-going personalized care that requires significant planning and structure. Most parents find that a special needs trust is their best option for accomplishing their goals to provide continued assistance.

February 22, 2021

The Biden Tax Plan – Will It Be Retroactive? What This Could Mean for 2021 Estate Planning

There has been a lot of speculation about the new Biden tax plan and whether it will be enacted with retroactivity causing the new legislation to take effect on January 1, 2021. The start date matters because high net worth individuals are looking for ways to maximize the federal estate tax exemption allowed under the Trump administration.

February 19, 2021

It Is Wise to Consider Medicaid Carefully

A key mistake when it comes to Medicaid, is not carefully planning for your assets, according to the Pauls Valley Daily Democratarticle titled "Misunderstandings create traps in planning."

February 18, 2021

Resolving Conflicts Between a Financial Power of Attorney and a Healthcare Power of Attorney

Comprehensive estate planning includes helping you to name agents in power of attorney documents to step in and manage your affairs in the event you become incapacitated. Often when choosing these agents, different individuals are selected to fill different roles.

February 17, 2021

Disclaiming an Inheritance in Maryland

What options do you have if you are listed as a beneficiary to a will or trust and you do not want the property offered? You have the right to refuse acceptance for any reason.

February 15, 2021

Estate Planning Considerations for Families with Stepchildren

Blended families need extra attention during the estate planning process because the inheritance rights of stepchildren are not as clear as those of biological children. One of the biggest mistakes you can make is failing to do any estate planning at all.

February 12, 2021

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