Compliments of Our Law Firm, Written By: The American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys Theresa (Terri) Marie Schindler was born on December 3, 1963, to Mary and Robert Schindler. Terri grew up in Pennsylvania, and by all accounts had a normal, happy childhood. After graduating from high school, Terri enrolled in Bucks County Community College where she met Michael Schiavo in 1982. Two years later, on November 10, 1984, the two were married. When Terri’s parents moved to Florida in 1986, … [Read more...] about The Importance of Advanced Directives – The Terri Schiavo Story

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Augulis Law Firm – Communities We Serve – Old Bridge Township, New Jersey The estate plan you create today will impact you and your loved ones for many years to come. When properly drafted, that estate plan can provide protection for not just your estate assets, but for your family as well. The estate planning attorneys and staff at the Augulis Law Firm understand the importance of tailoring an estate plan to meet your needs and goals, not just now but for the future as well. We are committed … [Read more...] about Communities We Serve – Old Bridge Township

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Augulis Law Firm, LLC – New Jersey Medicaid Guide You may be one of the many people who makes it through their entire working years without ever having a need to qualify for Medicaid benefits, only to find that you need to qualify as a senior. The high cost of long-term care (LTC), coupled with the fact that neither your basic health insurance plan nor Medicare will cover LTC expenses, means that over half of all seniors needing nursing home care must rely on Medicaid to help with the cost of … [Read more...] about New Jersey Medicaid Guide

Loaning Family Money – What You Need To Know Written By: The American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys People lend money to family members for a variety of reasons. For example, lending your son money to buy his first home, or lending your daughter money to start a new business. At some point, you may find yourself in a similar situation. Therefore, it is important to know how this will impact you from a tax standpoint. Are you charging the borrower interest on the loan? If so, you must pay … [Read more...] about Loaning Family Money – What You Need To Know

Compliments of Our Law Firm, Written By: The American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys You might not realize it, but you already have an estate plan. Even if you’ve  never created a Will, never set foot inside an estate planning attorney’s office, and never given estate planning a second thought. Here’s why: each state provides every citizen with a default estate plan. This estate plan comes in the form of intestacy law – a set of basic, one-size-fits-all rules for what happens to property … [Read more...] about Estate Planning is Essential for Same-Sex Couples

Compliments of Our Law Firm, By: The American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys www.aaepa.com Your first meeting with an estate planning attorney may seem a little daunting, especially if you’ve never consulted an attorney before. There’s no need to worry, however. This meeting is just a conversation in which your attorney will find out about you, your family, and your goals. After you’ve shared this information, your attorney will be able to recommend a range of estate planning … [Read more...] about What to Expect at Your First Estate Planning Consultation

Compliments of Our Law Firm, Written By: The American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys Not long ago, wives were “silent partners” when it came to estate planning. Husbands were the ones in charge of long-term planning and major financial decisions. In fact, estate planning attorneys often advised wealthy men to leave their assets in trust for their wives, so that a trustee other than their wife could manage and preserve the family fortune. It was assumed that a widow would not have … [Read more...] about Five Things Every Woman Should Know About Estate Planning