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Mar
Thinking Through Year End and New Year Taxes
As we approach the end of 2016, we at Strauss Attorneys, PLLC would like to remind you of measures you can take to minimize your income tax liability. By taking proactive steps to secure credits and deductions, or accelerating or postponing income or deductions, a savvy taxpayer...
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Mar
The End of Valuation Discounts is Coming: Proposed Regulations to Section 2704
Copyright 2016, WealthCounsel, LLCThe days of reducing gift and estate tax through valuation discounts for closely-held family businesses appear to be coming to an end. After months of anticipation, the U. S. Treasury has released proposed regulations that will significantly re...
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06
Mar
Life Insurance, the Forgotten Asset Class
Estate Taxes are not the only reason to own Life Insurance. Life Insurance can be regarded as a vital, asset class separate from other savings and investments that adds diversification and certain unique benefits. With the November 2016 presidential and Congressional Election loo...
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25
Mar
New Discounted Entity Regulations Leave Small Window for Tax Planning
By Lorin G. Page, Esq. In early August, the Internal Revenue Service issued long-awaited proposed regulations in an attempt to limit the use of a key tax planning technique. In light of the proposed regulations, individuals and families with estate tax exposure should consider im...
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06
Mar
Medicare Rehabilitation Coverage – There is no “Improvement” Standard
Our clients frequently are faced with a common myth or misconception regarding what nursing home care may be covered by Medicare following a hospitalization when rehabilitation has been prescribed by the patient’s attending physician. Many times providers or insurers erroneously...
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25
Mar
Your Business is Our Business
By Peter McGuire, Esq. As a firm focused primarily on estate planning, Strauss Attorneys works intimately with our clients to plan appropriately with a complete and accurate asset profile. Often with our business owner clients, that asset profile includes, first and foremost, the...
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06
Mar
Elder Exploitation and Financial Abuse: Marking the 10th Anniversary of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
June 15th, 2016 marks the 10th anniversary of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. Please read below for some important signs of Elder Abuse that can help you detect whether your loved ones or friends may be at risk of becoming a victim. Elder Exploitation and Financial Abuse It is...
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06
Mar
There is No “Improvement Standard” for Continued Medicare Rehabilitation Coverage
Our clients frequently are faced with a common myth or misconception regarding what nursing home care may be covered by Medicare following a hospitalization when rehabilitation has been prescribed by the patient’s attending physician. Many times families have been erroneously in...
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06
Mar
Inherited Trust Shares and Divorce – Protecting your Children
Among the most important benefits of holding assets in a living trust is ensuring that they pass to beneficiaries protected from creditors, for instance, from a child’s divorcing spouse. A testamentary gift to your child outright and in their own name can be considered part of th...
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06
Mar
Why Everyone Should Have a Health Care Power of Attorney
A Health Care Power of Attorney is a document that authorizes another person to make medical decisions for you if you are unable to do so. There are many different situations that could result in a person being unable to make or communicate medical decisions and these situations...
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