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New Criteria for Alzheimer’s Can Lead to Early Diagnosis, Better Treatment and Planning

By The Law Office of Angela N. Manz |

Alzheimer’s Disease is a devastating illness which affects families all over the country; from the adult child who fears that her father’s recent forgetfulness might be a harbinger of something more sinister, to the elderly gentleman who wonders how he will possible pay for the care his beloved wife requires. Over the years, the… Read More »

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New Portability Provision Should be Considered with Caution

By The Law Office of Angela N. Manz |

A new “Portability Provision” in The Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization, and Jobs Creation Act of 2010 has some couples excited about the financial possibilities. As explained in this article in the Wall Street Journal, the new portability provision “permits surviving spouses to elect to use the unused portion of the estate tax applicable… Read More »

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Backyard Granny Pods

By The Law Office of Angela N. Manz |

As America’s senior citizen population rises, middle-aged children of the elderly are trying to find ways to avoid sending their parents to an assisted living facility or nursing home. Reverend Kenneth Dupin of Salem, Virginia has created MEDcottage, a portable dwelling (approximately the size of a large shed or RV) that could be placed… Read More »

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Royal Couple Has Many Asking “How Effective Are Prenuptial Agreements?”

By The Law Office of Angela N. Manz |

It’s all over the news lately that Prince William and his fiancé Kate Middleton will likely not sign a prenuptial agreement before the royal wedding on April 29th. Although many reasons have been given as to why the couple will forgo signing a prenup, one of the reasons is that “while prenuptial agreements are… Read More »

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Icon, Businesswoman, Philanthropist—What Happens Now to Elizabeth Taylor’s Fortune?

By The Law Office of Angela N. Manz |

The recent passing of Elizabeth Taylor has many wondering what will now happen with Ms. Taylor’s sizeable fortune? According to this article in Forbes Ms. Taylor’s fortune includes not only the millions she made in the Hollywood movie industry, but the even greater amount made she made with her fragrance line. “In her most… Read More »

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New POLST Program Raises Awareness About End-Of-Life Decisions

By The Law Office of Angela N. Manz |

A recent article in the Wall Street Journal shines the light on a new program being instituted by a growing number of states called “Physician-Orders for Life Sustaining Treatment,” or POLST. “A POLST, which is signed by both the patient and the doctor, spells out such choices as whether a patient wants to be… Read More »

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Tragedy in Japan Inspires Reflection: Are You Prepared for Disaster?

By The Law Office of Angela N. Manz |

Only a few days ago the world was shocked by the terrible earthquake and tsunami in Japan. Our hearts and prayers go out the people affected by the tragedy, and many people are asking what they can do to help. The sudden violence of nature has many of us looking at our own situations… Read More »

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Tough Decisions Await Executors of 2010 Estates

By The Law Office of Angela N. Manz |

If you are the executor of the estate of a decedent who died in 2010 you may think you’re in the clear. After all, there was no estate tax in 2010 right? Making distributions should be a piece of cake. Wrong. Because of the estate tax election available on the estates of 2010 decedents,… Read More »

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Coming in 2012: Change for Retirees

By The Law Office of Angela N. Manz |

Last month the Obama administration released their budget for the 2012 fiscal year, and included in that budget were a few things that retirees (or those close to retiring) will want to be aware of. If you own a business you may want to keep reading as well, as some of the proposals within… Read More »

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Where Should You Live to Escape the Estate Tax?

By The Law Office of Angela N. Manz |

Do you live in a state that has a friendly attitude toward the estate tax or inheritance tax? You may think you do, but according to this article in Forbes some states made changes to their estate or inheritance tax policies in 2010 as a response to the lengthy uncertainty over the federal estate… Read More »

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