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Caring for Elderly Parents as a Family

June 6, 2023

In this episode of “Simply Money,” Mark Reckman discusses a few great strategies for bringing your whole family on board for the care of a parent. While it may be counterintuitive, Mark explains why hiring a caregiver might benefit all parties involved.

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Insights Trusts, Estates and Wealth Transfer

What You Need to Know About the Supreme Court’s Ruling Under the Bank Secrecy Act

May 8, 2023

The United States Supreme Court recently clarified a murky area of law and handed a major victory to American taxpayers living abroad or who have funds on deposit in foreign bank accounts.

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Insights News Tax Law

Illegitimate Children, Legitimate Claims: Understanding Your Inheritance Rights

May 8, 2023

When it comes to inheritance claims, rights for illegitimate children are governed by the estate plan documents or intestacy laws in the state where the parent dies. Illegitimate children face unique circumstances but, in many states, may be entitled to inherit from their parent’s estate.

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Insights Trusts, Estates and Wealth Transfer

What is an AIA Contract? Understanding How to Protect Your Interests During a Construction Project

February 22, 2023

If you are undertaking a commercial construction project, your general contractor or architect may indicate that an AIA Contract will be used. But you may not know what this means for your project. So, what is an AIA Contract?

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Business Law Insights

Long-Term Health Insurance: 5 Essential Buying Tips

February 9, 2023

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Elder Law, Medicare, and Medicaid Insights Trusts, Estates and Wealth Transfer

Employee Non-Competition Agreements Are Not Dead Yet

January 16, 2023

In early January 2023, the U.S. Federal Trade Commission announced a proposed rule that would bar employers from entering into non-competition agreements with employees and require employers to rescind any existing non-competition agreements. Many sources give the impression that the ban is in place or just around the corner. While this is certainly news worth following, we strongly encourage employers and employees to understand one critical thing: employee non-competition agreements are not dead yet.

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Insights Labor and Employment Law Litigation

Eight Common Medicaid Mistakes

November 28, 2022

In this episode of “Simply Money,” Mark Reckman walks through eight common Medicaid pitfalls you can avoid as you prepare yourself and your family financially if long-term care is needed.

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Elder Law, Medicare, and Medicaid Insights Trusts, Estates and Wealth Transfer

Your Legal Responsibility for Your Parents

November 4, 2022

In this episode of “Simply Money,” Mark Reckman discusses the laws regarding elder abuse law, what your legal responsibility is to your parents, and what you can do to avoid liability if there is estrangement, an elder has declined assistance, or other extenuating circumstances.

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