by Paige Fuoco | May 19, 2023 | Estate Planning, Family Law, Probate
While a guardian can support the protected person by making important decisions, in some cases, an individual may wish to change or dissolve the arrangement. The ward, their family, or other involved people might feel that the guardian is not doing a good job. They...
by Paige Fuoco | May 14, 2023 | Family Law
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has released the 2023 federal guidelines for how much money the spouses of institutionalized Medicaid recipients may keep, as well as related Medicaid figures. What Are Spousal Impoverishment Rules? Spousal...
by Paige Fuoco | May 4, 2023 | Uncategorized
In October 2022, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced contribution limitation adjustments for employee retirement plans in response to inflation. The IRS issued Notice 2022-55, which describes cost-of-living adjustments for retirement and pension plans. The...
by Paige Fuoco | May 1, 2023 | Estate Planning, Power of Attorney, Probate
A Power of Attorney (POA) is a document that authorizes one or more parties (known as the “agent” or “attorney-in-fact”) to act on behalf of a person (referred to as the “principal”). Most powers of attorney documents are guided by state law, which sets forth the POA...
by Paige Fuoco | Apr 25, 2023 | Estate Planning, Power of Attorney, Trusts
Estate Planning Before Illness is essential to ensure that your wishes are honored and your loved ones are protected in case of unexpected health issues. Many people put off creating an estate plan until they are seriously ill, but waiting can lead to unnecessary...