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How to Defend a Will Contest

The news is full of stories about the famous who didn’t bother to make a will to dispose of their substantial fortunes. Although many others did make a plan, various issues with their testamentary documents have led to costly and protracted litigation.

12/05/22 • by: Emily Hicks Law, PLLC

What Is the Government Doing about Misleading Medicare Ads?

After reviewing thousands of complaints about "confusing, misleading, and/or inaccurate" Medicare Advantage ads, and using "secret shoppers" to document deceptive telephone sales pitches, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced it is putting its foot down on Thursday.

12/01/22 • by: Emily Hicks Law, PLLC

Can I Protect My Elderly Parents?

As the American population of seniors continues to expand, the need for intentional estate planning becomes more urgent, especially for the children of aging parents.

12/01/22 • by: Emily Hicks Law, PLLC

Can You Prevent Family Fights over Inheritance?

In early 2022, Bloomberg News reported that Americans can expect to inherit $72.6 trillion over the next quarter century—more than twice as much as a decade ago. With so much potential generational wealth on the line, there is always a risk that it will become the subject of a dispute.

12/01/22 • by: Emily Hicks Law, PLLC

What Is Asset Protection Planning?

Asset protection planning is the process of building barriers around your assets, whether those assets are personal or business, to keep them safe from litigation, creditor claims, seizure and burdensome taxes.

12/01/22 • by: Emily Hicks Law, PLLC

How Will Social Security Change Next Year?

Social Security recipients likely already know that their benefits get a bump almost every year to counteract the effect of inflation. However, that cost-of-living adjustment is just one of several annual tweaks to the Social Security system.

12/01/22 • by: Emily Hicks Law, PLLC

Some Assets Better Left Outside of Will

That last will and testament you have tucked away? It may not be the last word on what happens to your stuff after you are gone. Instead, that legal document’s directives for doling out your wealth may be overruled by other paperwork and relevant laws.

11/25/22 • by: Emily Hicks Law, PLLC

What Do Your Kids Want to Inherit?

While it might seem too soon to think about this uncomfortable topic, it’s still something that needs to be carefully planned to make everyone’s life a little easier as they handle the grief of losing a loved one.

11/24/22 • by: Emily Hicks Law, PLLC

How Do Special Needs Trusts Work?

A special needs trust (SNT) can help you provide financial security to your child after you die without leaving them ineligible for the government benefits that they need to sustain care.

11/23/22 • by: Emily Hicks Law, PLLC

What Is the Point of a Trust?

Thinking about what happens to your family when you pass away may be upsetting. However, it can be a good way to reduce the stress your loved ones will deal with during the grieving process.

11/22/22 • by: Emily Hicks Law, PLLC

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