Your Funeral Wishes – Your Way

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Your Funeral Wishes – Your Way

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Your Funeral Wishes − Your Way
Posted on: February 7th, 2017
By Mary Merrell Bailey, Esq. CPA MBA MSTax MSAccounting

You may already have estate planning documents to ensure that your worldly possessions are passed on in a manner consistent with your values and traditions. But have you thought about planning ahead to spare your loved ones from the painful task of making decisions regarding your funeral arrangements – while they are grieving?

Do ...

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End of Life Planning, Funeral Arrangements

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The Presidential Candidates – The Federal Estate Tax and the Capital Gains Income Tax

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The Presidential Candidates – The Federal Estate Tax and the Capital Gains Income Tax

The Presidential Candidates, the Federal Estate Tax, and the Capital Gains Income Tax
Posted on: November 8th, 2016
By Mary Merrell Bailey, Esq. CPA MBA MSTax MSAccounting

Tonight, we should know who will be our next president.  While Congress passes tax legislation, the president shapes policy. What plans does Donald Trump have for the estate tax versus Hillary Clinton? How do the plans differ compared to the current rules?

Estate Tax Now

The estate tax is one of three federal transfer taxes ...

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Estate Tax

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6-Step Estate Planning Checklist for 2017

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6-Step Estate Planning Checklist for 2017
Posted on: November 7th, 2016
By Mary Merrell Bailey, Esq. and Hallie Zobel, Esq.

As we enter the final quarter of 2016, we like to remind our clients, friends, and professional associates to pause and reflect on their goals (whether for themselves or for their clients) for the coming year.  To facilitate that process, we have prioritized a checklist summarizing what we consider to be ...

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Estate Planning

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Greed or Passive Opportunism? Financial Exploitation of the Elderly an Unfortunate Reality

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Greed or Passive Opportunism? Financial Exploitation of the Elderly an Unfortunate Reality

Greed or Passive Opportunism? Financial Exploitation of the Elderly an Unfortunate Reality
Posted on: October 30th, 2016
By Hallie Zobel, Esq.

Financial exploitation of the elderly is on the rise throughout our countryFrom where I sit, it’s not uncommon to find myself with a front row seat peering into the darker side of humanity. It’s hard to imagine anything more heartbreaking than litigating a probate case involving the apparent financial exploitation of an elderly citizen ...

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Elder Abuse, Probate, Undue Influence

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Financial Literacy in Working Women Improves While Knowledge Gap Persists for Female Retirees and Widows

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Financial Literacy in Working Women Improves While Knowledge Gap Persists for Female Retirees and Widows

Financial Literacy in Working Women Improves While Knowledge Gap Persists for Female Retirees and Widows
Posted on: August 2nd, 2016
By Mary Merrell Bailey, Esq. CPA MBA MSTax MSAccounting

Recent studies reveal that financial capability among working women is improving, but closing the financial literacy gap has a long way to go as it relates to retired women and older widows. Women will be alone and in charge of themselves for a long period of time. But statistics show that women ...

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Estate Planning, Financial Literacy

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Coping with an Unexpected Death in Your Home

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Coping with an Unexpected Death in Your Home

Coping with an Unexpected Death in Your Home
Posted on: August 1st, 2016
By Mary Merrell Bailey, Esq. CPA MBA MSTax MSAccounting

Death often comes without warning. Returning home to find that a loved one has passed away unexpectedly can be traumatizing and leave you in a state of shock and disbelief. Your ability to think clearly is compromised as stress levels rise, and stress affects your ability to make quick decisions. Confusion sets in. You panic. What should you do? ...

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Advance Directives, End of Life Planning, Funeral Arrangements

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Who Will Raise My Children if I Die Without Naming a Guardian?

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Who Will Raise My Children if I Die Without Naming a Guardian?

Who Will Raise My Children if I Die Without Naming a Guardian?
Posted on: July 28th, 2016
By Mary Merrell Bailey, Esq. CPA MBA MSTax MSAccounting

For parents, the summer months are a welcome change in routine. Families go on vacation, children enjoy day camp, and grandparents are excited to give busy parents a much-needed break. Although summer provides a time to relax and enjoy family activities, it’s also the ideal time for parents to ask themselves, “Who will raise our ...

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Estate Planning, Guardianship

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Asking Tough Questions Could Save an Older Driver’s Life

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Asking Tough Questions Could Save an Older Driver’s Life

Asking Tough Questions Could Save an Older Driver’s Life
Posted on: May 16th, 2016
By Hallie Zobel, Esq.

The crash statistics are alarming. Nearly 4,200 seniors age 70 or over died in automobile crashes nationwide in 2012, according to a report by transportation research group TRIP. The report also found that Florida leads the nation in the number of senior citizens killed in traffic accidents.

As greater numbers of retirees move into Florida and as the existing population continues ...

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Aging Parents

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Who Will Inherit Prince’s $150 Million Estate?

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Who Will Inherit Prince’s $150 Million Estate?
Posted on: April 27th, 2016
By Mary Merrell Bailey, Esq. CPA MBA MSTax MSAccounting

Prince dies without estate planning for $150 Million Estate.According to TMZ.com, Prince died without a Last Will and Testament.  If true, this means that Prince died “intestate.”

Oh, U Got the Look  – stop judging.  The majority of Americans age 55 to 64 don’t have wills.  However, the majority of Americans aren’t worth Prince’s estimated $150 ...

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Estate Planning, Last Will and Testament

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