Estate Planning for the GLBT Community Guidance and assistance with Living Trusts, Health Care Powers of Attorney, and Asset Distribution.
American Academy Mentioned in Money Magazine! Robert Armstrong, President of the American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys, was interviewed by Money Magazine senior writer Penelope Wang for her article " A Midlife Money Checkup" in the March 2008 Issue. The article was part of the Cover Story "A Boomer's Guide to Financial Freedom" that included multiple articles focusing on financial trends, aging well and other issues Baby Boomers are facing today. This is the third mention of the American Academy of Estate Planning by Money Magazine in the last seven issues. The "Midlife Money Checkup" is a nine-step test that highlights questions Boomer's should be asking themselves at this point in their lives. Mr. Armstrong's expertise in estate planning was highlighted in question five, "Is your estate plan in order?" Make sure you don't have to ask yourself that question by meeting with a qualified attorney.
1st Anniversary of Teri Schiavo's Death March 31st, 2006 marked the one-year anniversary of Terri Schiavo’s death. More than any other story, Ms. Schiavo’s situation brought the need for living wills/health care directives and other advance directives to the forefront of everyone’s attention. In the past year, an unprecedented number of people have explored their personal health care desires and made plans for their end-of-life wishes. However, despite the increased attention and understanding, most American still have not put their wishes down on paper.
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ESTATE PLANNING NEWS Decisions, Decisions, Decisions...This article looks at the factors people consider when making estate planning decisions.
ESTATE PLANNING NEWS Your 401k or IRA: A Problem Asset?The article looks at IRAs and 401ks and how we need to save for retirement. Then it looks at the tax problems these plans create. It examines the stretch out available with the FRPT. It also examines using distributions to fund life insurance.
CLIENT NEWSLETTERS Your Estate Matters Newsletter, Vol. 13.1
Articles included in this issue:
EDUCATIONAL ALERTS 2008: The Calm Before the StormThe article examines the upcoming uncertainties and scheduled changes in the laws concerning estate and gift taxation.
EDUCATIONAL FYIs Article on Family CaregiversThe Sunday, September 9, 2007 issue of Parade magazine contains an article by Gail Sheehy on family caregiving. It will recount some of her own experiences as a spousal caregiver to her husband.
