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Powers of Attorney: The Estate Planning Tools Every Adult Should Have

August 30, 2019 by Attorney Jennifer R. Lasky

A Financial Power of Attorney and Health Care Power of Attorney are two very important estate planning documents. Without such powers in place, an individual is open to a guardianship action in the event of an accident, prolonged illness or mental incapacity.

What Happens If Your Spouse Needs a Nursing Home?

August 16, 2019 by Attorney Jennifer R. Lasky

What happens if your spouse enters a nursing home? What assets are protected for you?

Last Will & Testament FAQs

July 31, 2019 by Attorney Stephen A. Lasky

1.         What is a Will?

What is Estate Planning and why is it Relevant to the African American Community?

May 07, 2019 by Jennifer R. Lasky

When people think of estate planning, there is a flurry of misconceived notions that often dance around one’s mind.

Honoring Our Founder, Jack Moertl

February 12, 2019 by Moertl, Wilkins & Campbell, S.C.

As Moertl, Wilkins & Campbell, S.C.

Advantages of Holding Income-Producing Real Estate in a Limited Liability Company

November 05, 2018 by Stephen A. Lasky

Do you own or are you thinking about purchasing rental or other income-producing real estate?  If so, holding title to such real estate through a limited liability company (LLC) can offer asset protection and tax efficiency advantages that might not othe

Your Operating or Partnership Agreement and the New Audit Rules

July 11, 2018 by Stephen A. Lasky

The changes to the federal tax laws enacted in early 2018 provide for increased auditing of tax returns filed by partnerships and limited liability companies taxed as partnerships.  These changes are designed to increase the number of IRS audits of tax returns filed by these entities in an effort

Title 19 and the Medicaid Trust

June 11, 2018 by Moertl, Wilkins & Campbell, S.C.

There are many different types of trusts.  In the 90s, we prepared many trusts to avoid estate taxes (not an issue with most folks today).  In many cases, trusts are prepared to enable individuals to avoid probate, protect the needs of minor children or protect beneficiaries who may have disabili

Title 19 – The Nursing Home Scare

June 04, 2018 by Moertl, Wilkins & Campbell, S.C.

In 1960 a woman living in the United States had a life expectancy of 73 years.  In 2017, that life expectancy was 81 years.  However, we all know many individuals who are living well into their 90s.

Procrastination Planning and Title 19

May 29, 2018 by Moertl, Wilkins & Campbell, S.C.

PROCRASTINATION PLANNING AND TITLE 19

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