Filing Becomes Important As Estate Tax Laws Change Even If Widows Do Not Owe Money
A new portability clause in the American tax laws is good news for estate planning but likely cannot be relied upon permanently. The provision allows a surviving spouse to claim [...]
New Probate Laws Open the Door to More Florida Lawsuits
New laws went into effect in Florida this fall that change the way estates are divided in the event that the deceased did not leave a will and offer opportunity [...]
Veteran’s Appeals
An applicant can appeal a VA decision if he or she was awarded only partial benefits or if the claim was denied. Levels of Appeal Regional Office Appeal Once the [...]
Medicare Part D Appeals
Each drug plan must have an appeals process. Expedited requests are available. Stages of Review Coverage Determination A coverage determination is issued by the drug plan. It may be requested [...]
PART TWO: PRE-SETTLEMENT LENDING IN PERSONAL INJURY CASES
MECHANICS OF THE LOAN Since a lawsuit itself is essentially the collateral to secure the finance company’s advances, the lending company will obtain information from the personal injury attorney concerning [...]
PART ONE: PRE-SETTLEMENT LENDING IN PERSONAL INJURY CASES
There is an ever-growing cottage industry of investors ready, willing and able to make the equivalent of a loan to an individual who is the plaintiff in a personal injury [...]
Keeping Your Living Trusts and Estate Plans Current
The Osofsky Law firm urges clients to review their estate plans or living trusts to keep them current. Even economic conditions occurring in the U.S. can greatly alter your original [...]
Protecting Your Online Persona
The Osofsky Law Firm is always seeking innovative ways to make their estate planning services stay ahead of the curve. With the ubiquitous nature of Internet access, provisions need to [...]
The Wisdom of Leaving a Video Legacy
Elder Law attorneys are increasingly including video and other forms of tangible legacy as part of the estate plans they prepare. An estate planner’s office must necessarily be about death, [...]
Don’t Let Your Loved One’s Online Passwords Get Lost
Recording and saving online passwords in a safe place should be a foremost consideration and an integral part of long-term care estate planning should your loved one become incapacitated or [...]