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Is Estate Planning and Writing Will the Same Thing?

Many people think that estate planning and writing a will are the same. However, one is actually just part of the other.
01/20/23 • by: The Law Office of John A. Laine, P.C.
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How to Talk to Parents about Estate Planning

With nearly 90% of caregivers providing care to a family member, and the holidays rapidly approaching, it is an opportune time to check in with both aging family members, as well as those performing caregiving duties.
12/29/22 • by: The Law Office of John A. Laine, P.C.
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Are My Children Entitled to My Money?

Adult children may anticipate, but are not legally entitled, to an inheritance.
12/29/22 • by: The Law Office of John A. Laine, P.C.
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Can Estate Plan Be Created without My Spouse?

I’m looking for guidance on where to start with planning in case something happens to me or my husband.
12/29/22 • by: The Law Office of John A. Laine, P.C.
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It Is Important to Update Your Estate Plan

Will there be changes in your circumstances or your family that should lead to a review of your plan? Could some events cause you to need to revise or update the plan?
12/28/22 • by: The Law Office of John A. Laine, P.C.
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Estate Planning Mistakes to Avoid

From time to time, it’s good to review why having a complete, up-to-date estate plan is so important.
12/21/22 • by: The Law Office of John A. Laine, P.C.
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How Charitable Giving Benefits the Giver

With a charitable tax deduction, you can donate to a good cause and cut your tax bill at the same time.
12/21/22 • by: The Law Office of John A. Laine, P.C.
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What Documents are Needed in an Emergency?

If you knock time and money off the excuse list, you can take care of some important estate-planning tasks.
12/15/22 • by: The Law Office of John A. Laine, P.C.
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Do Unified Credit Gift Tax Exclusions Work?

Gift taxes and estate taxes are only applied if your bequeathed assets exceed a certain dollar amount. Here’s a look at what the unified tax credit is, how it relates to gift or estate taxes and who this credit impacts.
12/15/22 • by: The Law Office of John A. Laine, P.C.
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Aging in Place: Know the tools and resources available to you

Most of us would like to live and age in our current homes. More than 3 in 4 people — 77 percent — agree with the statement, “I’d really like to remain in my community for as long as possible,” according to AARP’s “Home and Community Preferences Survey”.   Unfortunately, as we age declining health and finances […]
12/13/22 • by: The Law Office of John A. Laine, P.C.
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