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Never Put These Things in Your Will

Writing a will is not as simple as just slapping together a list of desires. However, there are some things you should not put in your will.
08/10/23 • by: The Law Office of John A. Laine, P.C.
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What Estate Planning Documents do we all Need?

One of the most difficult—and emotional—parts of caregiving can be having discussions about the legal side of aging.
08/02/23 • by: The Law Office of John A. Laine, P.C.
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Can You Keep a Vacation Home in the Family for Generations?

The family vacation home is often a point of pride, a place for reconnecting and making memories. A vacation home, whether it’s in the mountains, near the sea, on a lake, or on a farm, can have sentimental as much as economic value.
07/27/23 • by: The Law Office of John A. Laine, P.C.
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What are the Benefits of Making a Living Trust?

There are some significant benefits of creating a living trust.
07/19/23 • by: The Law Office of John A. Laine, P.C.
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What is a Pour-Over Will?

This type of will can ensure that your assets go where you want them to. However, there are many misconceptions about them.
07/13/23 • by: The Law Office of John A. Laine, P.C.
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Can I Age in Place?

As with anything in life, our individual preferences and circumstances will vary. Some may want to ‘age in place,’ while others may need to consider other housing options.
06/22/23 • by: The Law Office of John A. Laine, P.C.
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How Gifting and Joint Ownership Can Go Wrong

There is a popular misperception among many seniors that in order to protect their assets from creditors, including the cost of nursing home care, they should consider gifting their assets to their children.
06/22/23 • by: The Law Office of John A. Laine, P.C.
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Estate Planning for Digital Assets

Your digital life includes dozens of usernames and passwords. Providing a digital estate plan can help your family deal with your accounts with minimal fuss.
06/15/23 • by: The Law Office of John A. Laine, P.C.
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Prepare Now for Coming Estate Tax Changes

One of the most significant changes Americans will soon see is the sunsetting of tax laws under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) of 2017.
06/15/23 • by: The Law Office of John A. Laine, P.C.
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Why You Need to File an Estate Tax Return

The estate tax is a one-time tax due nine months after someone dies, if their assets reach a certain threshold.
06/09/23 • by: The Law Office of John A. Laine, P.C.
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