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Charitable Gifting in Estate Planning
Charitable Gifting in Estate Planning Charitable gifting is a powerful way to leave a lasting legacy, ensuring that your values and generosity continue to make an impact beyond your lifetime. Elder Advisor Law is committed to guiding individuals and families through the process of integrating philanthropy into their estate plans.[...]
Remarriage Protection Balancing Act
Remarriage Protection: Balancing Emotional and Financial Interests Remarriage Protection can help smooth the transition to a new chapter in life filled with love, companionship, and hope for the future. However, remarriage can also bring unique financial complexities, such as blending families, managing assets, or preserving legacies. Our Janesville and Wales[...]
Doug and Tina featured speakers at TAPER
The Annual Practice Enhancement Retreat (TAPER), organized by Lawyers with Purpose, is designed to help legal practitioners enhance their skills and improve their practice management. Elder Advisors Law Attorney and Owner Douglas P. Ley and Law Firm Leader Tina Pudlas have been invited to be featured speakers. Doug and Tina[...]
Four Tips for Helping a Loved One Transition to Life in a Nursing Home
Four Tips for Helping a Loved One Transition to Life in a Nursing Home Maybe your elderly loved one has clear intentions of living independently. Or perhaps he or she lives with you and you’re happy to have them do so for as long as possible. In either of these[...]
You Are Likely Making This Common Mistake
You Are Likely Making This Common Mistake Estate planning is not only for the rich or elderly. It is for you and everyone else. Most people think they are either too young to create an estate plan, or they underestimate the size of their estate. Many fall under the misconception[...]
Protect Your Assets When You Go To Nursing Home
Protect Your Assets When You Go To Nursing Home Most people understand what is called “black-letter” law. Black-letter laws are the basic rules of law that govern a given situation. The information is there, but many fail to understand that there are also exceptions to the “black-letter” law, and many[...]
Discover The True Cost Of A Missed Update
Discover The True Cost Of A Missed Update Your estate plan is a living document. When your life changes, so should your estate plan. One of the biggest reasons someone may choose not to make updates is the cost of doing so. Ironically, it is less expensive to do it right[...]
National Special Needs Law Month
National Special Needs Law Month Because it is Special Needs Law Month, we thought we would take a moment to share some unique planning considerations to take into account. Children with special needs usually have exceptional parents who build their lives around providing for and caring for their kids. Because[...]
A Skilled Attorney’s Way Of Preparing For The Future
A Skilled Attorney’s Way Of Preparing For The Future Estate planning is preparing now for the future. The old adage that there are only two things certain in life, death and taxes, is still true. But in our modern society, it is also true that nothing ever stays the same. [...]
Your Guide For Year-End Tax Donations
Your Guide For Year-End Tax Donations Because it is the end of the year, addressing the multi-sided benefits of charitable contributions is appropriate. There are several reasons why these are so common during the holidays. Generally, people’s mindsets shift towards giving and doing right by others. There is also a[...]
