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Advance Medical Directives (POA, Directives and Medical Orders)

WEBAdvance medical directives are legal documents that allow individuals to express their healthcare preferences in advance, including decisions about medical treatment, end-of …

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Advance Medical Directives

WEBAdvance medical directives are legal documents that allow individuals to specify their healthcare preferences, including life-sustaining treatments, in case they become unable …

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Should I Serve as a Healthcare Agent Under a Power of Attorney …

WEBOur topic today is serving as a healthcare agent under a Healthcare Power of Attorney (POA). Some states will refer to that as serving as a healthcare surrogate under a …

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An Estate Planning Video Library

WEBACTEC Estate Planning Essentials is a comprehensive resource provided by the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (ACTEC) that offers guidance and information on …

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Alternatives to Guardianship

WEBBut in many cases, there are ways of planning in advance to avoid guardianship of the property, and I’m going to mention a few of them. And the ones I’ll mention, plus many …

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ACTEC 2023 Tax Tables

WEBThe ACTEC Tax Tables guide is a handy resource for frequently used tax information revised through April 18, 2023. Content includes tables for Income Tax; Social Security; …

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Getting Your Affairs in Order: Essential Legal Documents

WEBIn an emergency, it’s crucial to have a few essential legal estate documents readily accessible, such as a Last Will and Testament, Advance Healthcare Directive, Durable …

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Tips for Individuals Living Alone (Pt. 1 of 2)

WEBAccording to the U.S. Census Bureau, in 2021, 15% of adults over 18 live alone. Preparing for emergencies when living alone is essential to ensure your safety and well-being …

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Direct Payment of Medical Expenses and Tuition as an Exception …

WEBDirect payment of medical expenses and tuition refers to a financial arrangement where a person or entity, often a family member or employer, makes payments directly to …

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How to Talk With Your Parents About Estate Planning

WEBACTEC Fellows Jean Gordon Carter and Linda Funke Johnson have a practical discussion on what estate planning documents need to be in place and difficult end-of-life decisions …

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Tips for Individuals Living Alone (Pt. 2 of 2)

WEBThis is Part 2 of “Tips for Individuals Living Alone.”. In Part I, we spoke about your personal safety and how to possibly prevent or reduce the repercussions of a health emergency …

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Understanding Life Insurance Policy Ownership

WEBThere are a number of choices for who can own a policy but every policy has an owner. The owner is the person who has control of the policy during the insured’s lifetime. They …

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Legal Options for Individuals with Special Needs and Disabilities

WEBACTEC Fellows Professor David English and Tara Anne Pleat offer an overview of legal options including alternatives to guardianship, Supported Decision-Making (SMD), …

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Chronic Illness and Long COVID in the Workplace

WEBResources. Americans with Disabilities Act; Equal Employment Opportunity Commission – What You Should Know About COVID-19 and the ADA, the Rehabilitation Act, and …

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Should I Sign New Estate Planning Documents When I Move to a …

WEBYou want to create a new estate plan, new wills , Revocable Trusts, and Powers of Attorney in your state, and you want to literally sign those documents in your new state because …

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Giving from the Heart: Driving Diversity, Equity and Inclusion …

WEBTranscript Introduction. ACTEC Fellow Terrence M. Franklin: As wealth management and estate planning professionals, it is sometimes difficult to know what …

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5 Reasons to Update Your Estate Plan

WEBYou may want to update your estate plan for life changes (marriage, divorce), aging parents listed as executors or trustees, children that have grown up, small business changes, …

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Ways and Means Committee Chairman Taking Up the Estate Tax

WEBUnder H.R. 3905, in each of the ten years from 2010 through 2019, the estate tax applicable exclusion amount would increase by $150,000 and the top rate …

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