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Just What Is Undue Influence in Writing a Will?

Challenging a will may be easy. However, winning the suit isn’t. When a will is written that results in granting what someone wants other than the testator, it is known as "undue influence," according to My Prime Time News in "Undue Influence." Undue influence can happen when someone who benefits... Continue reading

Posted Jan 26, 2018 at Tri County Elder Law

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Too Many Victims Makes Compensation Difficult

Las Vegas killer leaves large estate, but fair compensation for the victims will be a challenge. Despite a hefty estate of $5 million left behind, it will be difficult to compensate the victims of Las Vegas mass shooter Stephen Paddock, according to The New York Times in "The Las Vegas... Continue reading

Posted Jan 25, 2018 at Tri County Elder Law

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Cost of Longer Life Span May Be Inheritances

As the cost for caring for the elderly increases, the amount of inheritance decreases. In wealthy countries, the idea of leaving an inheritance is in jeopardy and may become a distant memory for middle class families, according to the Financial Times in "Opinion Today: The end of inheritance." Receiving even... Continue reading

Posted Jan 24, 2018 at Tri County Elder Law

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Are Pensions Becoming Extinct in the U.S.?

Pensions used to be a main portion of the American benefits package, but times have changed. Many companies in the U.S. did away with pension plans for their employees in the 1970s and switched to 401(k) plans, according to the Washington Post in "'I hope I can quit working in... Continue reading

Posted Jan 23, 2018 at Tri County Elder Law

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A Power of Attorney Can Solve or Create Problems

It is a good idea to find out how a power of attorney will fit your unique circumstances. Powers of attorney can be easily obtained online. However, some of the issues they create can be masked, according to MD Magazine in "Five Questions to Ask About Your Financial POA." The... Continue reading

Posted Jan 22, 2018 at Tri County Elder Law

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Time to Get Rid of Your Trust?

The new tax law has enough big changes that you need to review your estate plan to make sure that you are taking advantage of the best options in the new environment. It is a good idea to review your estate plan with sufficient frequency to make sure it still... Continue reading

Posted Jan 19, 2018 at Tri County Elder Law

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Baby Is Born from Oldest Known Frozen Embryo

A Tennessee woman has given birth to a baby, after the successful implantation of an embryo that was frozen 24 years ago. The medical world is making advances in many fields, including all kinds of technologically enhanced pregnancy and birthing methods. Eggs, sperm and embryos can all be frozen today... Continue reading

Posted Jan 18, 2018 at Tri County Elder Law

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The Perception of Nursing Home Life

A new survey reveals that Americans view nursing homes so negatively, that the majority prefer death to living in one. Nursing homes do not have a good reputation in the United States. The common perception of them is as cold, uncaring places where people go to pass away, isolated and... Continue reading

Posted Jan 17, 2018 at Tri County Elder Law

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Resurrection and Taxes

It might not be possible at this time to pass away and be brought back to life years later, but it could be some day. That could make estate planning challenging. A relatively small group of people is determined to prove that human remains can be frozen and brought back... Continue reading

Posted Jan 16, 2018 at Tri County Elder Law

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Ashes Stolen from Porch

The cremated remains of an Arizona woman's father were stolen off her porch, after the package containing them was left there by a postal worker. Every December the major news outlets can be counted on to run three specific stories at least once. The first one is that carriers are... Continue reading

Posted Jan 15, 2018 at Tri County Elder Law

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Family Prepared to Have Bodies Frozen

Can a Wisconsin family be brought back to life in the future? A man in Wisconsin has signed up for himself, his wife and their three sons to all be cryogenically frozen after they pass away, according to the Daily Mail in "Father spends $140,000 to sign his whole family... Continue reading

Posted Jan 12, 2018 at Tri County Elder Law

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Lawyer Sentenced to 16 to 40 Years

Some attorneys take advantage of their elderly clients. One of those who did so, will serve 16 to 40 years in prison. There is a popular image of attorneys as shifty liars who will do or say anything. It is not an accurate portrayal of most lawyers. Almost all attorneys... Continue reading

Posted Jan 11, 2018 at Tri County Elder Law

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Tax Reform Has an Impact on the Disabled

Special needs trust may be answer to new tax reforms. Some of the people who were concerned about the new tax reform law were people with disabilities, according to The Hill in "Restructured tax code would unduly burden people with disabilities." However, the concerns raised in that article did not... Continue reading

Posted Jan 10, 2018 at Tri County Elder Law

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Entitlement Programs May Be Next Target

What is next, as Republicans look to reform programs? It appears that Republicans may be prepared to propose cuts to some of the most popular government programs, according to Financial Advisor in "GOP Laying Groundwork To Cut Future Social Security, Medicare, Welfare Outlays." Republicans are talking about making cuts to... Continue reading

Posted Jan 9, 2018 at Tri County Elder Law

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Circumstances Can Create Need for Multiple Wills

If you have assets in more than one nation, you need to be sure of the laws for a solid estate plan. There are people who might need more than one will, if they have assets in more than one country and are a citizen of both countries, according to... Continue reading

Posted Jan 8, 2018 at Tri County Elder Law

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Entertainer Cuts Daughter from Will

David Cassidy leaves small estate of $150,000. David Cassidy, who starred on the TV show “The Partridge Family” chose to cut his daughter out of his will, so she will not receive an inheritance from him, according to the Los Angeles Times in "David Cassidy cut daughter Katie Cassidy out... Continue reading

Posted Jan 5, 2018 at Tri County Elder Law

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Fight Develops over Manson’s Estate and Burial

Grandson takes issue with Manson’s friend and fan who claims he holds killer’s will. While it would appear that there would be little interest in the estate of cult leader and murderer Charles Manson, a fight is developing, according to TMZ in "Charles Manson Grandson Files Probate Docs Manson's Body... Continue reading

Posted Jan 4, 2018 at Tri County Elder Law

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Charities May Face Hard Times with Tax Law Changes

There will most likely be some discussion before a tax proposal becomes a tax law. There may be a heavy impact from a new tax law on charities making it less likely that people will donate to them, according to Reuters in "New U.S. law could curb charitable donations." The... Continue reading

Posted Jan 3, 2018 at Tri County Elder Law

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Maybe a Tattoo Isn’t the Right Place for a Directive

Doctors pondered the legal strength of a "Do Not Resuscitate" tattoo. Doctors had to figure out whether to follow the directions of a “Do Not Resuscitate" tattoo, according to CNN in "A man's tattoo left doctors debating whether to save his life." An unconscious 70-year-old man was brought into a... Continue reading

Posted Jan 2, 2018 at Tri County Elder Law

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Your Family Needs a Plan If You Become Incapacitated

It is best to consider all possibilities when making plans to protect your family. In addition to creating your will and an estate plan, you might consider that while you are at the attorney's office you should also get plans for what might happen if you become incapacitated, according to... Continue reading

Posted Dec 29, 2017 at Tri County Elder Law

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Change Your Gender for Royal Title?

Male primogeniture is the rule in England. There may be a way around the rule of male primogeniture in England, according to the Daily Mail in "New gender laws could let my girls inherit title, says Earl: Aristocrat suggests one of his daughters could identify as male after his death... Continue reading

Posted Dec 28, 2017 at Tri County Elder Law

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Manson's Pen Pal Vows to Fight Any Challenges

Manson drafted a will while in prison leaving everything to longtime pen pal. Charles Manson’s will has been filed in court and an anonymous friend who would inherit his assets has been revealed to be Mark Channels, according to the Daily Mail in "Charles Manson's pen pal files the infamous... Continue reading

Posted Dec 27, 2017 at Tri County Elder Law

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Hospital Observation Can Turn Out to Be Costly

How you are classified in the hospital will make a big difference in Medicare coverage. Medicare considers patients who are in the hospital "under observation" as outpatients and will not be covered, no matter how long they are actually in the hospital, according to The New York Times in "Under... Continue reading

Posted Dec 26, 2017 at Tri County Elder Law

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Relocation Requires Fresh Look at Estate Plan

State laws are similar, but differences can turn out to be important. If you relocate to another state, it is important to revisit your estate plan because there are a number of variables that have an impact on the plan, according to The Times Herald in "Moving can affect your... Continue reading

Posted Dec 25, 2017 at Tri County Elder Law

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Retirement Accounts Have Many Options

If your children inherit your retirement accounts, they will have options about what to do with them. The Wills, Trusts & Estates Prof Blog discusses some of the options that heirs have when inheriting retirement accounts in "What Your Kids Can Do When They Inherit Your Retirement Accounts." Most people... Continue reading

Posted Dec 22, 2017 at Tri County Elder Law

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