Recently, a client asked his probate lawyer (me) to assist him with getting access to his deceased brother’s Apple account so that he could download his brother’s pictures. The client
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The income tax brackets, standard deduction amounts, and many other tax items are adjusted annually for cost-of-living increases. These adjustments reflect the average chained Consumer Price Index (CPI) for all-urban
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Introduction Preparing for future medical and end-of-life care can be an uncomfortable but necessary step in creating a comprehensive estate plan. An essential, but often overlooked consideration is the role
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Introduction: In the United States, individuals who give substantial gifts to their loved ones may encounter the federal gift tax. The federal gift tax is imposed on the transfer of
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Needs Based: Supplemental Security Income: SSI SSI is a needs-based income provided as a public benefit for persons who are disabled, blind, or age 65 or older. As a needs-based
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This week President Trump signed a new law that provides for additional relief related to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. This law, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (CAA, 2021), includes a
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