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An Overview of 2022 Medicare Cost Increases
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Elder Financial Abuse Is a Looming Threat
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What Is the Purpose of a Life Estate?
There are different ways to arrange for the transfer of property ownership when you are... [Read more...]
Will You Pay Taxes on Retirement Income?
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You Don’t Have to Be Rich to Create a Pet Trust
You may have heard about the estate plans of some very wealthy, high-profile people that... [Read more...]
Are These Documents Included in Your Estate Plan?
An estate plan should be comprehensive in nature, and many people do not take the... [Read more...]
A Conversation With an Estate Planning Lawyer
If you were sitting next to an estate planning lawyer on an airplane and you... [Read more...]
John Potter Designated as CELA and NC Board Certified Specialist in Elder Law
John R. Potter has been designated as a Certified Elder Law Attorney (CELA) by the... [Read more...]
Avoid Ancillary Probate With a Living Trust
It is a good feeling to get away and spend time at your vacation home... [Read more...]
What Is a Fiduciary in Estate Planning?
There are some terms used in the estate planning realm that may be unfamiliar to... [Read more...]
What Happens If a Beneficiary Predeceases You?
When are planning your estate, you should recognize that you are entering into a long-term... [Read more...]
