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Blog Articles

Senior Second Marriages and Estate Planning

More Americans are now getting married over the age of 65 than ever before. Even though this may be a second or third marriage for many, caregivers should nevertheless be aware of certain aspects that shouldn’t be ignored amidst all the wedding plans and celebrations.
06/01/22 • by: The Estate & Elder Law Center of Southside Virginia, PLLC
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Estate Tax Exemption Change?

Will estate tax exemption change in 2022? It is possible the proposed clawback regulations from the Treasury may undermine the estate planning you’ve done to address the reduction in estate tax exemptions coming on January 1, 2026. Which tax-free transactions will trigger an estate tax, if the taxpayer dies after the higher exemption amount sunsets?
05/31/22 • by: The Estate & Elder Law Center of Southside Virginia, PLLC
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How Bad Is Caregiver Burnout?

A new study showed that caregiver burnout is becoming a growing problem.
05/27/22 • by: The Estate & Elder Law Center of Southside Virginia, PLLC
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Is Your Incapacity Plan in Place?

You may lose the ability to manage your own affairs as you grow older. Therefore, it’s necessary to have an incapacity plan in place.
05/26/22 • by: The Estate & Elder Law Center of Southside Virginia, PLLC
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How to Get Started on an Estate Plan

The Covid-19 pandemic has increased Americans’ awareness of the need to have a will, living trust or other similar end-of-life document prepared.
05/25/22 • by: The Estate & Elder Law Center of Southside Virginia, PLLC
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What Needs to Be Reviewed in an Estate Plan?

Here are some important parts of your estate plan that should be reviewed.
05/24/22 • by: The Estate & Elder Law Center of Southside Virginia, PLLC
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Special Needs Planning For Disabled Beneficiaries

Estate planning should always be customized to each individual creating a plan. This is particularly important when planning for beneficiaries with disabilities.
05/23/22 • by: The Estate & Elder Law Center of Southside Virginia, PLLC
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What are Options When I Can’t Live on My Own?

Here are a few options to consider when you can no longer live alone.
05/19/22 • by: The Estate & Elder Law Center of Southside Virginia, PLLC
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Why Is Communication Important in Estate Planning?

For most families, the estate planning process is more involved than simply naming beneficiaries. While the primary goal of estate planning is transferring assets in an orderly and tax-efficient manner, it’s just as important to focus on preserving wealth across generations.
05/18/22 • by: The Estate & Elder Law Center of Southside Virginia, PLLC
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What Assets are Not Considered Part of an Estate?

In presentations regarding essential actions individuals should take regarding inheritance, emphasis is usually placed on drafting a will. This leaves unanswered what happens to assets that do not pass by will —so called non-probate assets.
05/17/22 • by: The Estate & Elder Law Center of Southside Virginia, PLLC
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