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Nursing Homes and the Right to Visitors During a Pandemic
Thursday, June 11, 2020 By Katherine C. Pearson, Dickinson Law, Penn State The seminal 1987 Nursing Home Reform Act requires all nursing...
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Jun 14, 20203 min read
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Don’t Overlook The Benefits Of Estate Planning
David Kudla Contributor Taking care of your family in the unfortunate event that something happens to you is essential in life. Having...
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Jun 9, 20203 min read
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Will Normal Advanced Directives be Sufficient for COVID-19?
by Carol Warnick While we deal with an unprecedented global pandemic which alters life as we know it for all of us, COVID-19 brings up...
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May 31, 20202 min read
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As coronavirus continues to spread, doctors urge Americans to get a living will
PUBLISHED TUE, APR 28 20207:28 AM EDTUPDATED TUE, APR 28 202011:42 AM EDT Sharon Epperson@/IN/SHARONEPPERSONCNBC@SHARON_EPPERSON WATCH...
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May 25, 20204 min read
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Five Common Mistakes with “DIY” Estate Plans
In light of the current pandemic, many Americans are becoming aware of the importance of creating or updating their estate planning...
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May 6, 20204 min read
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Don’t Risk it: Protect Your Finances From Coronavirus Complications
Many Americans spend a lot of time and effort in managing their finances. While most are worried about how the coronavirus (COVID-19)...
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Apr 30, 20203 min read
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Take Your Power Back from COVID-19: Estate Planning Steps to Protect Yourself and Your Loved Ones
News about the coronavirus is everywhere, and we have all been affected by it in some way, even if we are currently completely healthy....
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Apr 20, 20204 min read
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Navigating North Carolina Probate
We have received a lot of inquiries from out of state families about Probate in North Carolina. We have prepared a Guide to help...
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Apr 18, 20201 min read
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Four Reasons Why Estate Planning Isn’t Just for the Top 1 Percent
There is a common misconception that estate plans are only for the ultra-rich - the top 1 percent, 10%, 20%, or some other arbitrary...
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Nov 3, 20183 min read
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How to Successfully Make a “Large” Gift to Your Children or Grandchildren
What constitutes a “large” gift can be relative. That being said, if you are considering giving cash or property to someone, a little bit...
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Oct 28, 20182 min read
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What is an Inheritor’s Trust?
When it comes to estate planning there are several types of tools you can use, depending on your circumstances. One such estate planning...
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Oct 20, 20182 min read
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What Estate Planning Awareness Means For You
The third week of October is National Estate Planning Awareness Week (Oct. 15-21,2018). Estate planning is important for everyone...
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Oct 13, 20182 min read
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Your 2018 Taxes – Get Started Now
While the end of the year is not quite here yet (but rapidly approaching), now is an opportune time to take a moment and start your...
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Oct 6, 20182 min read
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Retirement Planning for Business Owners
For many employees, saving for retirement is usually a matter of simply participating in their employer’s 401(k) plan and perhaps opening...
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Sep 30, 20184 min read
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Your Fall “Legal Affairs” Checklist
With the fall season approaching, it’s an excellent time to review your affairs. Below is a checklist to ensure your planning meets your...
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Sep 22, 20182 min read
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Do your parents have an estate plan?
If you find yourself in the “sandwich generation” (someone who is caring for both your children as well as your parents simultaneously),...
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Sep 15, 20183 min read
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How to Choose a Guardian for Yourself
Every day we make hundreds of decisions from what to eat for breakfast to where we go on vacation. With each passing day, there are more...
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Sep 1, 20183 min read
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Should your child’s guardian and trustee be the same person?
If you have overheard any discussion about estate planning, you have likely heard the words “guardian” or “trustee” tossed around in the...
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Aug 25, 20182 min read
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Do It Now: Name a Guardian for Your Minor Child(ren)
We know it’s hard. Thinking about someone else raising your children can stop you in your tracks. It feels crushing and too horrific to...
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Aug 18, 20183 min read
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Back to School
Legal Considerations When Getting Your New College Student Ready to Go If you are preparing to send your son or daughter off to college...
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Aug 12, 20182 min read
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