Augulis Law Firm focuses on Estate and Business Planning, Living Trusts, Trust Administration, Long-Term Care & Medicaid Planning. We counsel clients on the unique legal issues relating to advancing age. Whenever possible, we prefer to help clients plan for the future, avoid probate, minimize taxes and solidify their legacy. We also help clients plan for possible incapacity and long-term care. We help our clients deal with issues of aging with independence and dignity. In addition to estate planning, our firm has considerable experience helping victims of elder abuse. Our firm has aggressively pursued remedies and recovered assets belonging to our elderly clients where unscrupulous individuals have taken advantage of the elderly because of diminished capacity or other impairments.
Business Owners & Asset Protection
Asset protection should be a concern for everyone who has amassed a nest egg or who is trying to build wealth. Business owners are especially vulnerable to risk, so asset protection and business planning become especially important for entrepreneurs. No matter your situation, however, Augulis Law Firm wants to help you to grow your assets and to protect the fruits of your labor…
Read MoreEstate And Gift Tax Figures
Estate and Gift Tax Applicable Exclusion: The amount that can be passed free of federal tax. Whatever amount is used during lifetime is no longer available for use to pass assets at death. The Estate and Gift Tax Applicable Exclusion is currently $13.99 million…
Read MoreIncapacity And Caregiver Support
Becoming sick or injured and unable to make decisions for yourself is one of the worst possible fates most people can imagine, and it is not something anyone ever wants to think could happen to them. Unfortunately, if you do not think about what will happen in case of incapacity, you could leave yourself and your family vulnerable to big problems if the worst happens…
Read MoreIRA & Retirement Planning
For far too many people, retirement planning is something that seems impossible or that seems an issue to worry about another day. With the pressing expenses you are faced with on a daily basis, setting aside money for retirement may not be at the top of your priority list. Unfortunately, if you do not take action today, you could pay for it tomorrow…
Read MoreLegacy Planning Services
Legacy planning should be done by everyone and should be done early. Your legacy plan allows you to make sure your lifetime of work means something. You can provide important support for charitable causes and change the future for your family by leaving a strong legacy. Augulis Law Firm wants to help…
Read MoreMedicaid and Elder Law
Medicaid services are among the many services which Augulis Law Firm can provide to clients. Medicaid services are something many people do not realize they need until it is too late to take action. Unfortunately, many of the issues which elder law attorneys provide assistance with are things that people do not consider until they can no longer take advantage of the full protections afforded by law…
Read MoreSECURE Act
The SECURE Act has passed! We believe some clients will be impacted in one of these three ways. Download our free report on Estate Planning with IRAs to read more. The Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) Age was increased from 70 ½ to 72.This is a positive change and will benefit you if you have a large amount of tax-deferred savings in an IRA. You can now grow your IRA money for another year and a half if you’re not yet in a position where you need to…
Read MoreSpecial Needs Planning
Special needs planning is not just for parents of children with disabilities. While parents and caregivers need to make sure their loved one will always be provided with a supportive home and stable environment, special needs planning can extend beyond these important steps. If you are planning to make a financial gift to a person with a disability either during your lifetime or after your death, you need to speak with an attorney before you take action….
Read MoreTrust Administration
After a death, Augulis Law Firm is here to help make the process of transferring assets easier. No one wants to deal with legal issues when facing loss, but there are many practical steps which have to be taken when someone has passed away. We will be there as you make sure to honor the wishes of the deceased and protect the deceased’s wealth in the time after a death….
Read MorePowers Of Attorney, Healthcare And Emergency Documents
Powers of attorney, healthcare and emergency documents are important because they ensure your wishes are respected when you are unable to speak for yourself. These documents provide clear direction during medical emergencies, periods of incapacity, or unexpected events, giving your loved one’s guidance instead of uncertainty…
Read MoreRemarriage And Blended Families Protection
Remarriage and blended families protection helps you safeguard your loved ones when you remarry and combine households. As you build a new chapter with a new spouse and integrate your families, your estate plan becomes even more important. Blended families add layers of complexity, and thoughtful planning ensures your spouse, your children, and your stepchildren are all cared for according to your intentions…
Read MoreWills And Trusts
Estate planning services are designed to provide you with comprehensive assistance on legal and financial issues. Estate planning is not just focused on what happens after your death, but also on protecting your assets and addressing problems that can arise at the end of your life. Having a plan in place is essential to protecting yourself and the people you love, so it is important to be proactive when thinking ahead about your future…
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