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FEMA is Now Paying for Funeral Expenses for Deaths Resulting from Covid-19

If your loved one passed away from Covid-19 after January 20, 2020 you may be entitled to reimbursement of up to $9000 for the funeral and burial expenses incurred. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has allocated funds to assist families struggling to pay for the costs.

August 24, 2022

What is Estate Tax Exemption Portability?

Portability is often used by high-net worth families to reduce or eliminate federal estate taxes when the second spouse dies. When a spouse passes away, the surviving spouse can utilize the unlimited marital deduction and inherit the dying spouse’s assets without incurring any federal estate tax liability.

August 24, 2022

Six Elements of an Effective Business Continuity Plan

The word “recession” is ringing in the ears of many business owners which has them contemplating the continuity of their businesses. Coming out of the pandemic, enduring supply chain issues and transportation obstacles, now is the time to ensure your business can proceed and thrive even in difficult times.

August 24, 2022

Best Practices for Relocating a Senior Suffering from Dementia

Any senior facing the need to relocate to a new home faces many stressors. A senior experiencing cognitive impairment like those suffering from dementia-related illnesses, may feel even more overwhelmed and out of sorts.

August 12, 2022

How to Include Charitable Giving in Your Estate Plan

Many people fail to include charitable giving in their estate plans. It may be due to not fully understanding their net worth or not knowing their legacy goals.

August 10, 2022

Estate Planning for Non-U.S. Citizens

Individuals who own property in the United States but who are not U.S. citizens, such as nonresident aliens and green card holders, need effective estate planning strategies to counteract this set of challenges. The primary challenge is that noncitizens are not qualified to exert the exemption for federal estate and gift taxes that citizenship provides.

August 8, 2022

How to Feel Young at Any Age

Age is a measure of time, but it does not require certain physical or mental limitations to be imposed at any certain time. Feeling young, energetic and free of pain can be a reality for many regardless of physical age if they follow certain steps.

August 5, 2022

Storage Options – Both Physical and Digital for Your Estate Planning Documents

There are two main objectives when it comes to the proper storage of estate planning documents – (1) preventing it from being lost or damaged; and (2) ensuring that it is accessible when needed. That accessibility may not always be after you pass away.

August 3, 2022

Does a Verbal Will Hold Up in Maryland?

Far too many people make the mistake of putting off estate planning and writing a will. This can end with someone on a deathbed attempting to communicate verbally their final wishes for distributing their wealth or naming a guardian for their minor children.

August 1, 2022

Quick and Easy Nutritious Food Options to Help Your Senior Loved One Eat Better

Many family caregivers become frustrated by the lack of proper nutrition in a senior loved one’s diet. Meal planning can be very time-consuming.

July 29, 2022

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