Law Office of Erin McBee Blog | Holistic Estate Planning

19 Dec

Tax Changes are Coming in 2017

Tax changes are coming for next year which will impact everyone. There are currently 2�Republican tax plans circulating (The Camp plan*, the House Republican plan and Trump’s plan). �The House Republican Plan and the Trump plan�call for abolishing the federal...
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10 Feb

Mapping out a care plan

Trying to organize and plan for care giving is a difficult task. The website copied below may help. I personally find it helpful because I am a visual person. �It provides a method for mapping out what resources you have...
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24 Jul

Football Team Owners & Everyone Else Need Advance Planning In Case of Incapacity

I am sad for Broncos owner Pat Bowlen and his family as they cope with his Alzheimer’s diseases progression. I am glad to see that he had the time and foresight to set up a trust to keep the Team...
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20 May

Buying a house before the Ring

Property Agreements Coupling low interest and mortgage rates with current home affordability means that buying a home�has never looked so appealing, especially to those in their 20�s. In the past many young adults entering�the work force were unable to afford...
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22 Apr

Death of Student loan cosigners may = default

Many student loan companies are automatically placing accounts into default status when a cosigner dies or declares bankruptcy, even when the accounts are current (being paid on time). � Once in default, many loan companies will demand payment of the...
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17 Apr

King Joffrey’s Will – Wills for those who believe they’re immortal

Game of Thrones fans – below is a link to King Joffrey’s Last Will & Testament from Funny or Die; it’s a reminder that your will is personal to you and serves as an example of the importance of getting...
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5 Dec

Online Reviews – Beware of NonDisparagement Clauses

One more thing to watch out for and be aware of when shopping online – Non-disparagement clauses in user agreements and terms of use.� These clauses may include fines for bad reviews you post online. An example is a couple...
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6 Sep

Long Term Care Insurance Rates Continue to Rise

Long Term Care Insurance (LTCI) rates have continued to rise.� Currently, in Massachusetts, LTCI providers are seeking permission for yet another rate increase.� Part of the reason for the continuing increase in premiums is the low interest rate environment we...
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12 Jul

Undecided about organ donation? Not Mr. Arason who donated his penis to Iceland’s Phallus Museum

I heard this on the Colbert Report and just had to share.� It’s a strange, but true story I couldn’t pass up.� Organ donation is a very difficult choice & a very somber subject, except in this instance. Apparently, Iceland...
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12 Jul

Exciting New Hope for Alzheimer’s

The latest research in the fight against Alzheimer’s brings new hope for treatment.� The research provides more proof that the disease is linked to the excessive amounts of a specific protein in the brain (beta amyloid).� They found that some...
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