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Staying Current is Especially Important in the Pandemic

October 1, 2020 by Nydia Menéndez

The President’s bout with COVID-19 demonstrates the importance of keeping planning current. A Health Care Power of Attorney appoints someone to make decisions for you if you’re not able to do so for yourself. An Advance Directive expresses your wishes regarding end-of-life decisions. Read on to learn more.

Filed Under: Estate Planning, legal education Tagged With: Advance Directive, Covid-19, estate planning, Health Care Power of Attorney, President Trump

Keep Your Emergency Documents Up To Date

October 1, 2020 by Nydia Menéndez

A Health Care Power of Attorney appoints someone to make decisions for you if you’re not able to do so for yourself. An Advance Directive expresses your wishes regarding end-of-life decisions. During the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s important to have them up-to-date. Read on to learn more.

Filed Under: Estate Planning, legal education Tagged With: Advance Directive, Covid-19, estate planning, Health Care Power of Attorney

Planning Is Important

October 1, 2020 by Nydia Menéndez

Planning is important. End-of-year tax planning is one part of that planning. This year you should also consider whether you’ve had any payroll tax withholdings deferred. If your employer deferred those withholdings, you’ll have more money withheld next year than usual. That means you’ll have less money for other things, like IRA contributions. Read on to learn more.

Filed Under: Estate Planning, legal education Tagged With: end-of-year planning, estate planning, IRA, payroll tax, planning

Chadwick Boseman Demonstrates the Importance of Planning

October 1, 2020 by Nydia Menéndez

Chadwick Boseman played many heroic American roles and the superhero role of the Black Panther. His death at age 43 demonstrated how it’s important to have at least a basic estate plan in place even if you’re young. Read on to learn more.

Filed Under: Estate Planning, legal education Tagged With: basic, Black Panther, Chadwick Boseman, estate planning

Puerto Ricans are Unique, as Is Estate Planning for Them

October 1, 2020 by Nydia Menéndez

Puerto Ricans hold a unique position under U.S. law. U.S. estate taxation treats those from Puerto Rico different from other U.S. citizens or citizens from other countries. Read on to learn more.

Filed Under: Estate Planning, legal education Tagged With: estate planning, estate tax, Puerto Rico

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2699 Stirling Road, B200
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312
United States (US)
Phone: (954) 963-7220

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Monday9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

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