Educational FYI's

Educational FYI's are written on topics that effect various aspects of estate planning and the laws that govern it. They are published and posted to this site when news worthy events happen that we feel you should be made aware of. The purpose of an Estate Planning Update is to bring important information to the financial advisors in the community. Our hope is that this information better equips you to assist your clients.

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Wealthy People Less Likely to Die in Pain

A University of Michigan study finds that wealthier elders are significantly less likely than poorer ones to suffer pain at the end of their lives.

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Groups Campaigning Against Repeal of Estate Tax

Anti-estate tax repeal groups have begun a campaign targeting moderate Democrats and Republicans in a campaign to retain the estate tax. The campaign is helped by the efforts of many major life insurance companies as well as charitable organizations.

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End-of-Life Care

Health Affairs Journal has published three articles about the Schiavo case and the costs of end-of-life care.

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IRA Gifts to Charity Temporarily Unlimited

As part of the tax relief provided by Congress, unlimited donations of IRAs or pension plans to charities will be allowed for a short period of time.

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Why Can't a NY Lawyer Counsel FL Residents on NY Law?

This article from the ABA Journal summarizes the case of a NY licensed attorney wanting to give advise to FL residents about NY matters. It does a good job of summarizing FL's position on unlicensed practice of law in FL.

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Senate Resolution Freezes Estate Tax for Two Years

Senate Resolution 21, 110th Cong. 1st Session, passed the Senate by a vote of 91 - 1.

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New Study Finds Changes Needed to U.S. Health System to Accommodate Needs of Boomers

The aging baby boom generation is likely to increase the nation's disabled population, and a study says the United States needs a better system to provide care for them. More than 40 million Americans currently have some sort of disability, the Institute of Medicine reported Tuesday.

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