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Creating a living will ensures your future health care decisions and plans are respected. A living will, also known as an advance directive, is a legal document outlining medical treatment preferences and end-of-life care if you can’t communicate or make decisions for yourself. Everyone should have an advance directive, as end-of-life situations can happen at […]
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These two forms of taxation relate to transferring wealth from generation to generation but are entirely different. The federal government levies a tax on all estates when the value meets a certain financial threshold. Twelve states and the District of Columbia levy additional estate taxes with separate thresholds. These residents must pay both federal and […]
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Every May, the Administration for Community Living leads the nation’s observance of Older Americans Month (OAM), a time to recognize older Americans’ contributions, highlight aging trends, and reaffirm commitments to serving the older adults in our communities. The 2024 theme is Powered by Connection, which recognizes the profound impact that meaningful relationships and social connections […]
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Most adults have not made a will, let alone created an estate plan addressing their online profiles and accounts. As your Digital Footprint grows professionally and personally, taking charge of your digital assets and plans for them after you die becomes important. Some social media companies like Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter provide users with options […]
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Civil rights law encompasses the American Disability Act (ADA), which ensures people with disabilities, sometimes called special needs, have equal access to education, work, and community living. Some people’s special needs begin early in life, and their experiences link to government benefits programs their whole lives, while others experience special needs as they age. Many […]
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