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Can Estate Plan Be Created without My Spouse?

I’m looking for guidance on where to start with planning in case something happens to me or my husband.
07/13/23 • by: Emily Hicks Law, PLLC
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Five Reasons to Plan with a Living Trust, Not Just a Will

When it comes to estate planning in Florida, individuals have two primary options: a traditional Will or a living trust. While both serve the purpose of distributing assets after death, a living trust offers several distinct advantages over relying solely on a Will. In this article, we will explore five compelling reasons why a living […]
07/12/23 • by: Emily Hicks Law, PLLC
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How to Talk to Parents about Estate Planning

With nearly 90% of caregivers providing care to a family member, it's important to make time to check in with both aging family members, as well as those performing caregiving duties.
07/11/23 • by: Emily Hicks Law, PLLC
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Can I Benefit Sleep by Changing Eating Habits?

Restful sleep is important to every human. If you’ve ever tended to a newborn or gotten up repeatedly in the night with caregiving duties, you know what a luxury a good night’s sleep is—and how tough it can be to achieve.
07/10/23 • by: Emily Hicks Law, PLLC
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Does Elder Abuse Victim have Obligation of $25 Million Gift?

A 95-year-old woman is asking a judge to find she is not obligated to make a $25 million donation to music education at Cal State Long Beach, alleging she was coerced into signing such an agreement by a former 49er Foundation executive and others associated with the university.
12/23/22 • by: Emily Hicks Law, PLLC
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How to Find New Doctor for Mom if She Moves

My 87-year-old mom is relocating to live with us. I’m excited to have her but getting overwhelmed at the thought of finding her all new doctors—setting up those introductory appointments and doing all the new insurance paperwork. How can I make sure I don’t miss anything?
12/22/22 • by: Emily Hicks Law, PLLC
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What are the Tax Brackets for Next Year?

People pay many different kinds of taxes. You file an income tax return every spring, pay sales taxes when you buy things and pay property taxes if you own a home. These taxes apply to nearly everyone.
12/21/22 • by: Emily Hicks Law, PLLC
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Will Social Security Run Out Soon?

The Social Security system of retirement benefits, begun in 1935, are a crucial underpinning of life for American retirees. For most people over 65, it’s undoubtedly hard to imagine life without this retirement benefit.
12/20/22 • by: Emily Hicks Law, PLLC
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Does Estate Plan Need a Trust?

Trusts are sometimes offered as a ‘cure all’ solution to estate planning problems. It is true that some issues lend themselves to the use of trusts.
12/19/22 • by: Emily Hicks Law, PLLC
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What Is Life Expectancy of a Person with Alzheimer’s?

My dad just got diagnosed with dementia, and I’m worried about his quality of life in the future—and I’m scared this could shorten his life. How long do people live on average after a dementia diagnosis?
12/16/22 • by: Emily Hicks Law, PLLC
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