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4 COMMON ESTATE PLANNING MISTAKES TO AVOID
31 Aug 2021

4 COMMON ESTATE PLANNING MISTAKES TO AVOID

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4 COMMON ESTATE PLANNING MISTAKES TO AVOID AVOID THESE 4 COMMON ESTATE PLANNING MISTAKES Hi, it’s Guy DiMartino. I am a Northwest Indiana state planning and probate lawyer. Today, I’d like to talk about four common mistakes that I see … Continued

WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MEDICAID AND MEDICARE?
5 Jun 2021

WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MEDICAID AND MEDICARE?

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WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MEDICAID AND MEDICARE? What is the difference between Medicare & Medicaid? Medicare is governmental health insurance for folks 65 or older or who have been on social security disability for at least two years. Medicare is … Continued

A BIG BLUNDER MADE BY PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES
9 Apr 2021

A BIG BLUNDER MADE BY PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES

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A BIG BLUNDER MADE BY PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES DON’T MAKE THIS MISTAKE IF YOU ARE A PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE Today I’d like to talk about one of the biggest blunders that personal representatives make, which is a lack of communication. For some … Continued

ESTATE PLANNING FOR COLLEGE KIDS – REALLY?
27 Mar 2021

ESTATE PLANNING FOR COLLEGE KIDS – REALLY?

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ESTATE PLANNING FOR COLLEGE KIDS – REALLY? It’s hard to believe that your child, after the Covid thing, is back on campus. Even though you look at her as your kid, she is an adult. Up until this point in … Continued

How life insurance can be an important part of your estate plan
20 Jul 2020

How life insurance can be an important part of your estate plan

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How life insurance can be an important part of your estate plan   Life insurance can be an important part of an estate plan. When preparing your estate plan, it is important to look at life insurance. This is especially … Continued

Can you handwrite changes to your will in Indiana?
7 May 2020

Can you handwrite changes to your will in Indiana?

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Can you handwrite changes to your will in Indiana?   I recently spoke with someone who was asking me about a family member who changed his will by striking through names identified in the will, and writing over the edits. … Continued

Questions to Ask Yourself about Advanced Directives
5 May 2020

Questions to Ask Yourself about Advanced Directives

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Questions to Ask Yourself about Advanced Directives   When I sit down with folks to discuss what they would like for an advanced directive, most say I don’t want to be put on any machines and I don’t want any … Continued

You must think about your property distribution when preparing an estate plan
4 May 2020

You must think about your property distribution when preparing an estate plan

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You must think about your property distribution when preparing an estate plan   When formulating your estate plan, you have to look at property distribution Here is an example. A dad loves his two sons and he wants to be … Continued

How will gifting to your family members impact Medicaid?
29 Apr 2020

How will gifting to your family members impact Medicaid?

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How will gifting to your family members impact Medicaid?   Many folks misunderstand the federal and estate gift tax rules with Medicaid rules. When it comes to federal taxes, a person is free to gift up to $15,000 per year … Continued

A few tips if you want to leave something to your ex-spouse
28 Apr 2020

A few tips if you want to leave something to your ex-spouse

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A few tips if you want to leave something to your ex-spouse   A few tips if you want to leave something to your ex-spouse after you pass away Many times after folks get divorced they still want to leave … Continued

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