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September 27, 2023
If you are the parent of a child with autism, estate planning comes with some specific and often difficult decisions. Depending on your child’s independence, you may have to plan to physically and financially provide for your child well into adulthood and provide financially after you have passed away.
September 12, 2023
In this episode of “Simply Money,” Mark Reckman shares two high-profile news stories that provide insights into how to avoid any tension and misunderstanding when handling the medical and financial needs of your loved ones.
Following the death of a loved one, grieving families could feel blindsided if the deceased made last-minute changes to their estate plan. In some cases, these last-minute changes can disrupt decades of financial planning and expectations.
July 6, 2023
When providing a reference for a former employee, you don’t have carte blanche. If you’ve ever received a call or email asking you to provide a reference for a former employee, you know that such questions can put you in an awkward position. Your instincts tell you just to be honest, but you worry because you don’t know what you can say.
In this episode of “Simply Money,” Mark Reckman explains the basics of trusts using cars as an analogy. There are lots of makes and models designed to do different things, but there are basic elements that all trusts have in common.
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.
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.
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.
