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In May, the Knapp Law Firm gifted a 36” 3-story solid wood dollhouse with a family offour, nursery furniture, master bedroom, bath, kitchen, and living…
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WHAT IS THE SCOOP ON CHARITABLE GIVING THIS YEAR?
Elon Musk of Tesla was asked to fund a six-billion-dollar donation to the UN to address world hunger. He agreed to give provided they presented…
WHAT THINGS CAN BE DONE TO AVOID PROBATE?
A simple way to avoid probate is to give away property during your lifetime. But there can be consequences because you lose control and cannot…
WHAT HAPPENS TO MY BELONGINGS AND ACCOUNTS IF I DIE WITHOUT A WILL?
The State of South Carolina has a plan for you called “intestate succession”. After someone steps forward to begin the probate process he or she…
AS A SMALL BUSINESS OWNER, HOW DO I BEGIN TO PLAN FOR RETIREMENT OR MY UNTIMELY DEATH?
A. Making sure an orderly and affordable transfer of your business can be accomplished if you plan now. Failure to plan always costs a lot…
DISABILITIES
Q. I believe my adult mentally challenged brother is not receiving proper care in the residential facility and his doctor records should support this. I…
PROBATE, ESTATE PLANNING
Q. What things can be done to avoid probate?A. A simple way to avoid probate is to give away property during your lifetime. But there…
DOES A HEALTH CARE POWER OF ATTORNEY COVER MEDICARE?
Not necessarily. Medicare due to its privacy notice has its own form they want completed. A competent person can complete the form called 1-800-MEDICARE AUTHORIZATION…
DOES A REVOCABLE TRUST REPLACE A WILL? DO ALL ASSETS HAVE TO GO INTO THE REVOCABLE TRUST? AND HOW MUCH DO TRUSTEES TYPICALLY GET PAID?
Living or revocable trusts are effective estate planning tools that can avoid the hassle and cost of probate and ease the transition of assets after…
I HEARD SOMETHING ABOUT FUNDS TO HELP WITH COVID-19 DEATHS?
YES. FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Administration) whose mission it is to help people before, during and after disasters will have funds available starting April 12,…