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Lavender Gin & Tonic - ABoneLaw's Christmas Cocktail
Uncategorized

December 16, 2021

Lavender Gin & Tonic - ABoneLaw's Christmas Cocktail

Lavender Gin & Tonic ¼ c. dried lavender ½ c. sugar ½ c. water 1 oz. Gin 1 oz. Lemon juice 3 oz. Tonic water Lemon slices Lavender springs Make: Prepa...

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5 Estate Planning Tips for the Non-Traditional Family (Which Odds Are Includes Yours)
Estate Planning

December 5, 2021

5 Estate Planning Tips for the Non-Traditional Family (Which Odds Are Includes Yours)

Estate Planning tips: Is your family of the “Leave It to Beaver” variety -- opposite-gender parents, the first marriage for each, one or more kids, al...

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Decisions to Make for Your Power of Attorney
Estate Planning

November 26, 2021

Decisions to Make for Your Power of Attorney

A power of attorney may seem like a simple document, but there are several important decisions that need to be made when creating one. From whom to ap...

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Hiring a Caregiver: Should You Employ One Yourself or Go Through an Agency?
Elder Law

November 19, 2021

Hiring a Caregiver: Should You Employ One Yourself or Go Through an Agency?

Most seniors prefer to stay at home as long as possible rather than move into a nursing home. For many families, this means eventually hiring a caregi...

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The 6 Biggest Estate Planning Mistakes
Estate Planning

November 12, 2021

The 6 Biggest Estate Planning Mistakes

If you’re like most people, you have the best of intentions regarding how you want your estate distributed when you die or your affairs handled should...

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In 2022, Social Security Beneficiaries Will See the Biggest Increase in 39 Years
Social Security

November 5, 2021

In 2022, Social Security Beneficiaries Will See the Biggest Increase in 39 Years

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 ...

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Social Security Shortfalls Are Predicted to Begin a Year Earlier Due to the Pandemic
Social Security

October 26, 2021

Social Security Shortfalls Are Predicted to Begin a Year Earlier Due to the Pandemic

The Social Security trustees are projecting that due to the economic downturn caused by the pandemic the Social Security trust fund will be depleted i...

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How to Use Intrafamily Loans as Part of Your Estate Plan
Estate Planning

October 25, 2021

How to Use Intrafamily Loans as Part of Your Estate Plan

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...

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Make Sure Your Estate Plan and Other Essential Documents Are Safe from Disasters
Estate Planning

October 15, 2021

Make Sure Your Estate Plan and Other Essential Documents Are Safe from Disasters

It’s an unfortunate reality that with the increasing number of natural disasters across the country, including fires, floods, and hurricanes, the chan...

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