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For those with a seasonal home or residences in multiple states, having state-specific estate planning documents may be beneficial. Learn More.
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Tips for Estate Planning if You Reside in Two States | Baker Law Group P.C.
In the era of COVID-19, it makes sense to put together a simple estate plan for students. This article covers the most important of the documents. https://mbakerlaw.com/estate-planning-tips-kids-heading-off-college/ #studentestateplan
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Estate Planning for Students Heading Off to College | Baker Law Group P.C
Is your estate plan in order? This article describes 6 important elements. https://mbakerlaw.com/estate-planning-checklist #estateplanning
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Estate Planning Checklist | Protect Your Family and Assets | Baker Law Group PC
Your estate plan should consider the current thresholds for federal and state estate taxes, as well as gift taxes that may apply to your federal tax return. https://mbakerlaw.com/estate-tax-gifting/ #estateplan #estatetax #gifttax
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Estate Tax and Gifting Considerations in Massachusetts - Baker Law Group P.C. - Estate Planning
We encourage everyone age 18 and older to complete a healthcare proxy and advanced healthcare directives. If you are unable to communicate, the doctors can turn to someone you trust as your proxy.
https://mbakerlaw.com/doctors-encourage-healthcare-proxy/ #healthcareproxy #livingwill
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Doctors Encourage Healthcare Proxy Documents - Baker Law Group P.C. - Estate Planning
New legislation in 2020 changes the rules for those inheriting a 401(k) or traditional IRA.
https://mbakerlaw.com/secure-act-impacts-retirement-accounts/ #estateplanning #secureact #retirement
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The Impact of the SECURE Act on Retirement Plans | Baker Law Group P.C. | Estate Planning
Attorney Michael Baker at the Massachusetts Lottery headquarters this week, accepting a check on behalf of a client.
In the United States, Medicaid covers 62% of nursing home residents. And for those turning 65, 1 in 3 will need nursing home care at some point. With such high statistics, it makes sense to learn about Medicaid (known as MassHealth in Massachusetts) and the steps you can take to meet eligibility.
https://mbakerlaw.com/will-medicaid-pay-nursing-home-costs-assisted-living/ #estateplanning #masshealth #Medicaid
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When Will Medicaid Cover Nursing Home Costs? | Baker Law Group P.C.
Regardless of your wealth and financial status, a durable power of attorney is an important tool to protect your family.
Before appointing your agent, it is important to consider the various types of powers that you may grant to them. https://mbakerlaw.com/avoid-probate-power-of-attorney/ #powerofattorney
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Avoid Probate with Durable Power of Attorney | Baker Law Group P.C. | Estate Planning
For business owners, examine how a business estate plan can help pass down the business without the unnecessary complications and delays of probate.
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#successionplanning #estateplanning
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Tips for Business Owners - Avoid Probate Issues | Business Estate Plan | Baker Law Group P.C.
The best New Year’s resolution for 2021 is one that will benefit and protect your family and loved ones. Use this checklist and make 2021 the year that you review your estate plan.
https://mbakerlaw.com/2021-new-years-resolution/
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Best 2021 New Year's Resolution for Your Family - Baker Law Group P.C. - Estate Planning
If the unexpected occurs, would your estate be subject to federal estate and death taxes? State death taxes? Will your beneficiaries pay inheritance tax? Learn more in this week’s article.
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What to Know about Federal Estate Taxes | Baker Law Group P.C. | Estate Planning
Sharing 5 reasons why you may need more than a will.
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Why You Need More than a Will for Estate Planning | Baker Law Group P.C.
Establish a durable power of attorney so another can act on your behalf in the case of illness or other situations where you are unable to manage your property or finances.
https://mbakerlaw.com/power-of-attorney-financial-mgmt/
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Durable Power of Attorney - Avoiding Conservatorship | Baker Law Group
If you are thinking of an upcoming marriage (congratulations!), this article shares some of the benefits of a #prenup agreement and how it can overlap with your estate planning strategy.
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How Prenup Agreements and Estate Plans Overlap | Baker Law Group
This article discusses 5 purposes of an irrevocable trust and how an irrevocable trust may benefit your estate plan. https://mbakerlaw.com/irrevocable-trust-benefits/ #irrevocabletrust
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What is an Irrevocable Trust? | Estate Planning | Baker Law Group P.C.
If it's been some time since you last checked your estate plan, here are 5 items to focus on. https://mbakerlaw.com/estate-plan-review/ #estateplanning
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Stuck Inside? A Great Time to Review Your Estate Plan | Baker Law Group P.C.
When you win this week's lottery, we can help you to remain anonymous and establish one or more trusts for you
Attorney Michael Baker supporting NVNA and Hospice organization and the Grace Campaign to raise $4.5 million
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NVNA and Hospice
December 23, 2020 at 8:56 PM ·
We are honored to report that we have thus far raised a total of $3.5 million towards our $4.5 million goal for the Grace Campaign: Celebrating 100 Years. Standing with the Grace Campaign are Board of Trustees members Sara Abbott, Michael Baker, and Dianne Reilly.
If you have not made a year-end gift to support our mission, please visit the following link to make your donation. https://bit.ly/348qRAU
