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Estate Planning

September 28, 2013

More Estate Planning Lessons from Grey’s Anatomy

This past Thursday was the two hour season premier of Grey’s Anatomy. Meredith’s mentor and father figure (Richard) has been electrocuted and is lying...

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PRAXIS LAW
Elder Law

September 9, 2013

Using an FLP as an income tax planning tool

For many years, family limited partnerships (FLPs) have been a popular vehicle for consolidating and managing family wealth while reducing gift and es...

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PRAXIS LAW
Estate Planning

August 17, 2013

The Cost of Dementia

The Staggering Costs of Dementia Most of us know of someone who has been diagnosed with dementia. It is a costly, heart-breaking and life-altering syn...

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Elder Law

July 16, 2013

Elder Abuse Awareness: Not Dead Yet Urges Elder Abuse Professionals to Speak Out Against Risks of Legalizing Assisted Suicide – Press Release – Digital Journal

The elderly and disabled are prime targets for abuse. The sad truth is that the abuse usually comes at the hands of a family member. If you care about...

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Estate Planning

July 15, 2013

What Does Managing a Loved One’s Digital Legacy Look Like?

I’ve done several postings on managing digital assets but from a more sterile perspective. This is the story of a woman and her mother and an example ...

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PRAXIS LAW
Uncategorized

July 12, 2013

China’s Big (and Growing) Problem With Its Elderly Population – Matt Schiavenza – The Atlantic

Here is an interesting article on filial responsibility, political, and economic change. China’s Big (and Growing) Problem With Its Elderly Population...

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Estate Planning

July 12, 2013

The quality gap at elder-care homes

Cost and quality of care are top of mind when looking at care facilities for parents. Take a look at some differences between for -profit and non-prof...

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PRAXIS LAW
Estate Planning

July 11, 2013

Top five regrets of the dying

There will come a time for all of us when we look back on our lives and think, “I wish I had or had not done that”. What will on your list? Top five r...

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PRAXIS LAW
Estate Planning

July 11, 2013

Planning Your Estate to Include a Plan For Your Pet

Do you have a pet that you love and want to ensure gets cared for something happens to you? I have a chocolate lab and I’ve already told my cousin tha...

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