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Can I Leave Money to My School in My Estate Plan?

A love for nursing and a desire to help young people prompted a Norfolk man to include a nursing scholarship at Northeast Community College in his estate planning.
10/13/23 • by: Emily Hicks Law, PLLC
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Is Katy Perry Swindling the Elderly Out of Real Estate?

Katy Perry has found herself entangled in various legal disputes with elderly homeowners in California, leading to a potential law known as the Katy PERRY Act.
10/12/23 • by: Emily Hicks Law, PLLC
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Is an Independent Living Facility Right for Me?

Today's housing and financial markets add increased worry for seniors deciding how and where they will live out their golden years.
10/11/23 • by: Emily Hicks Law, PLLC
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What’s the Most Common Debt for Retirees?

Talk to just about any financial adviser, and they will urge you to enter retirement without debt.  However, while a goal of beginning your golden years in the black is laudable, the reality can be very different.
10/06/23 • by: Emily Hicks Law, PLLC
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How to Help Create an Estate Plan

The misconception that estate plans are only for wealthy individuals often prevents people from putting a plan in place. However, having an estate plan is beneficial for anyone.
10/05/23 • by: Emily Hicks Law, PLLC
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What Is a Digital Asset for Estate Planning?

At any given time, the average American maintains between 30 and 50 online accounts. These may be with banks, financial institutions, utility companies, email providers, social media outlets, commercial shopping or travel sites and accounts unique to technology, such as an account to purchase apps for a smartphone.
10/04/23 • by: Emily Hicks Law, PLLC
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529 Plans are Becoming a No-Brainer!

Update to 529 Savings Plans: Investors are now able to convert any leftover funds into a Roth IRA tax-free after 15 years, up to a limit of $35,000.
10/03/23 • by: Emily Hicks Law, PLLC
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What is Gray Divorce? What Does it Mean for You?

Why are baby boomers getting divorced now more than ever?
10/02/23 • by: Emily Hicks Law, PLLC
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What Is Needed in Estate Plan Besides a Will?

One reason for having a will is to make sure your wishes are carried out. If you die “intestate” (without a will), your assets will be distributed by state law, not by your desires.
09/29/23 • by: Emily Hicks Law, PLLC
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What are Big Mistakes When Writing Financial Power of Attorney?

Estate experts agree that a financial power of attorney is one of the most important documents to include in your estate planning. It allows you (the “principal”) to name a person you trust (your “agent”) to make decisions about your property and finances if you cannot.
09/28/23 • by: Emily Hicks Law, PLLC
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