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The Impact of AI (Artificial Intelligence and Large Language Models) on Business in the Next Two Years

David Frees recently attended a conference on AI, and in particular, what is changing, how it is being used (either alone or in conjunction with virtual robots – BOTS), and the implications for our businesses, and our ability to serve our clients in the best possible ways. Since many of you own or …

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A Well-Designed Estate Plan Protects Your Assets and Your Legacy

As a team of very experienced trust, estate, and wealth preservation lawyers, paralegals and client service representatives, we have helped over ten thousand clients to design estate plans that protect their assets and their heirs from divorces, lawsuits and other business creditors, ensure their wishes are carried out (on their terms), and provide peace of …

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How To Take Advantage Of An Economic Downturn

We recently published two great articles on how to take advantage of an economic downturn, bad stock market, or even a recession as part of your estate planning and your asset protection planning for your children and grandchildren. Click here to get access to Part 1 Click here to get access …

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Protecting Your Heirs From Federal Estate Tax When One Spouse Dies

The IRS has extended the time to file a “Portability Return” from 2 years to 5 years. If you are a surviving spouse this is vitally important to protecting your heirs from possible Federal estate tax at your death! To find out more about portability and what that means for your estate, please click …

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Elder Law & Medicaid: Protecting the Family Home

The Family Caregiver Exception is one opportunity available to protect the family home from nursing home spending. Generally, there is a 5 year ineligibility for Medicaid qualification that results from a transfer of the family residence to a child. However, there is no penalty for a transfer of a primary residence if a son or …

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Do You Want To Learn What Executors And Trustees Have To Do To Do A Good Job AND To Avoid Personal Liability?

Do you have a child or grandchild who will be your executor and you want them to know and to understand the job? If so, then join us for our exclusive and virtual UTBF VIP Client Executor Training. Here are just a few specific things that this live “half-day” event will reveal: The master checklists …

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Why You Should Consider a Personal Care Contract

It is important to provide care and assistance for parents and loved ones, but why not make sure that everyone involved is protected from a financial perspective through the use of caregiver agreements? Please read this article to find out how this type of agreement could help you or your loved ones. https://www.paelderlawsolutions.com/2020/09/are-you-providing-at-home-care-for-your-parent-if-so-a-family-care-agreement-should-be-used-to-protect-family-assets/

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Is Nursing Care Imminent Or Already At Hand? How to Apply for Medicaid in Pennsylvania To Protect Family Assets

The Medicaid application process can be confusing and intimidating, but it may be a financial solution for you or your family member. This article is intended to provide you with some background on the Medicaid application process in Pennsylvania and how the attorneys at Unruh, Turner, Burke and Frees can be of assistance in getting …

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Are You Named As An Executor Or Trustee When A Spouse Or Parent Dies OR Have You Appointed One Or More Under Your Will And/Or Trust?

And if so, do you know… What it means to be an executor or trustee? How to do the job right and what deadlines are important or vital (yes you can be sued as either an executor or trustee)? The risks, dangers, and most common mistakes that you have to avoid? How much you can …

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Do Your Will And Power Of Attorney Cover Digital Assets?

What are “digital assets” (like email and social media accounts) and what happens to access if you’re incapacitated or deceased? Find out what you need to know and do here.

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