By Susan P. Bakalar, Esq. and Raymond A. Piccin, Esq. This is the last year that spouses who are turning full retirement age can choose whether to take spousal benefits or to take benefits on their own record. The strategy, …
By Susan P. Bakalar, Esq. and Raymond A. Piccin, Esq. We’ve all heard the advice “It pays to shop around,” but this has never been more true than with the current market for long-term care insurance. Accordiing to the the latest …
By Susan P. Bakalar, Esq. and Raymond A. Piccin, Esq. Medicare’s hospice benefit covers any care that is reasonable and necessary for easing the course of a terminal illness. It is one of Medicare’s most comprehensive benefits and can be …
By Susan P. Bakalar, Esq. and Raymond A. Piccin, Esq. A durable power of attorney is one of the most important estate planning documents you can have. It allows you to appoint someone to act for you (your “agent” or …
By Susan P. Bakalar, Esq. and Raymond Piccin, Esq. Have you considered your pet or pets when planning your estate? If not, you should, according to The Humane Society of the United States, the nation’s largest animal protection organization. “Since …
When a property owner does not pay property taxes, the government will often file a tax lien against this owner. The government agency will be issuing some sort of public certificate that states the amount of unpaid taxes and certifies …
Advanced Care Planning; What is it and why it is important? By Susan P. Bakalar, Esq. and Raymond A. Piccin, Esq. Planning ahead for your future health care needs is one of the most important and caring things you can …
If you have just lost a loved one, you have a lot to deal with. Not only are you grieving your lost loved one, but you also have to deal with the legal after effects as well. Every case is …
Legal Planning for Alzheimer’s, Dementias and Related Conditions By Susan P. Bakalar, Esq. and Rayond A. Piccin, Esq. Creating a plan for your future in the early stage of a disease process such as Alzheimer’s or other related Dementias can …
By Susan P. Bakalar, Esq. and Raymond A. Piccin, Esq. Legal Estate Planning is Essential for Individuals diagnosed with Alzheimer’s or other Dementia in the early stages of the disease is essential for relieving those inflicted and their loved ones …
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