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Legal News: The Durable Power of Attorney & Health Care Proxy (Part 1 of 3)

Documents called a Durable Power of Attorney and Health Care Proxy, which give authority to an agent which continues despite the disability or incapacity of the make of the power. It is a substitutue for a court-appointed guardian or...

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Legal News: The Secure Act: Part 3 (cont'd from 1/29/2020)

So, what does all this mean to you? Fortunately, for the purposes of the new 10-year payout requirement, the rules for determining how beneficiaries are designated do not come into play until the death of the original account holder. This reprieve...

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Legal News: The Secure Act: (Cont'd)

The SECURE Act allows most beneficiaries a maximum deferral of 10 years. Unless one of the following four exceptions to this new rule applies, the entire balance of the account must be paid out within 10 years of the original account...

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Legal News: The Secure Act: How it Impacts Your Retirement Planning

On December 20, 2019, President Donald J. Trump signed the Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement Act of 2019 (“SECURE Act”) into law. If you have a retirement account and/or if you anticipate being named as a beneficiary...

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Legal News: Domestic relations (Divorce - Joint Custody)

Lawyers Weekly, "This Week's Decisions" dated 12/23/19 Where a judgment of divorce nisi granted the parties joint legal custody of their two minor children, the award of joint legal custody was not adequatey supported by the judge's...

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Legal News: Aretha Franklin died without a will........

Aretha Franklin left no will when she died at the age of 76, according to documents filed in a Michigan court, which could result in details of her personal finances being made public. In documents filed with the Oakland County probate court, Ms....

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Office News: It's still early in the year.....are you ready?

The year is still young......PLEASE think (more importantly DO something) about planning ahead.The outreach message we're hoping Kathy and others can continue to sow amongst any and all fifty (50) or older penetrates more deeply the more we run...

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Legal News: Will Contests

This office has been involved in a number of will contests. There is a specific procedure to be followed. You must file an appearance before the return date of a formal proceeding; or file your own petition for formal administration of contesting a...

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Watch Out for these Popular Social Media Scams

People tell you that you should get on social media so that you can keep in touch with your family and friends. It's great and lots of fun to see what your friends are up to but it is also a great place for digital crooks to prey on those that are...

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Legal News: 5 Steps for First-Time Family Caregivers

Whether you're just beginning to anticipate a need or taking care of a family member full time, these tips, resources and checklists can help you get organized and find support on your caregiving journey. Remember: Just take it one step at a...

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