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Thank you for visiting the Estate Planning Information Center for Oklahoma, Kansas and Missouri, brought to you by Parman & Easterday, LLP. We are estate planning attorneys based in Oklahoma City, Tulsa, Kansas City and Hays, Kansas whose mission is to provide residents with quality estate planning resources. When you visit or call our office, we want you to feel comfortable discussing such an important issue concerning both you and your family. We want to arm you with the information you need to make an informed decision about your family's future.
American Academy Mentioned in Money Magazine! Robert Armstrong, President of the American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys, was interviewed by Money Magazine senior writer Penelope Wang for her article " A Midlife Money Checkup" in the March 2008 Issue. The article was part of the Cover Story "A Boomer's Guide to Financial Freedom" that included multiple articles focusing on financial trends, aging well and other issues Baby Boomers are facing today. This is the third mention of the American Academy of Estate Planning by Money Magazine in the last seven issues. The "Midlife Money Checkup" is a nine-step test that highlights questions Boomer's should be asking themselves at this point in their lives. Mr. Armstrong's expertise in estate planning was highlighted in question five, "Is your estate plan in order?" Make sure you don't have to ask yourself that question by meeting with a qualified attorney.
American Academy Recommended by Nationally Syndicated Talk Show Host The John Tesh Radio Show recommended the Academy as a resource for finding an estate planning attorney. The segment focusing on money and finance originally aired in September 2007 and was repeated in December 2007. Mr. Tesh recommended that listeners go to the American Academy of Estate Planning Attorney’s website to find a qualified estate planning attorney in their area. The Academy website is also recommended on his site. The John Tesh Radio Show airs on 260 stations across the United States and Canada with an audience of over 8 million listeners. John Tesh is known as a popular television host, singer and syndicated talk show host.
American Academy Mentioned in Money Magazine The September issue of Money Magazine has an article entitled,"20 Timeless Money Rules." Rule 17, Exiting Gracefully, is particularly important because it emphasizes putting together your estate plan and recommends people should refer to a member of The American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys for qualified estate planning services.
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Larry Parman Hits the Mark with Second Book Estate Planning Attorney, Larry Parman, recently published his second estate planning book entitled "Estate Planning Basics - A Crash Course in Safeguarding Your Legacy." He co-authored the book with estate planning attorneys Jeffrey Easterday, Jerry Shiles, and Stacey Seibel of the PARMAN & EASTERDAY LAW FIRM along with nationally known estate planning attorneys Robert Armstrong and Sanford M. Fisch founders of the American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys.
New Attorney Joins Parman & Easterday Firm founder, Larry V. Parman of Parman & Easterday, LLP, is proud to announce that Corey Rasmussen has joined the firm as an associate attorney in the firm's Overland Park, Kansas office.
New Book Released! Estate Planning Basics – A Crash Course in Safeguarding Your Legacy Our latest book on estate planning is written specifically with you, the consumer, in mind. It is a comprehensive guide written in simple, easy-to-understand language. The book covers topics such as the differences between Wills and Trusts, holding property in joint tenancy, functions of powers of attorney, maximizing IRA distributions with proper estate planning, and much, much more. After reading this book, you will have the knowledge needed to make an informed decision about getting started on – or updating - your own plan. This is a must have for all families looking to protect their hard-earned assets and pass their legacy on to future generations.
New Book Released! Guiding Those Left Behind in Oklahoma Larry Parman has recently co-authored a book titled "Guiding Those Left Behind in Oklahoma" with attorney Amelia Pohl. This book covers topics such as wills, trusts, business planning, health care and Medicaid Planning.
Attorney Larry Parman Completes Extensive IRA Training Estate Planning Attorney, Larry Parman, recently completed in-depth training on planning with IRAs at an educational conference in Las Vegas. The instructor is the nationally known IRA expert, Ed Slott. Mr. Slott is the author of the widely acclaimed book, “The Retirement Savings Bomb…and How to Defuse It.” He has lectured extensively for years to financial professionals across the country on the complex IRA rules and how to properly plan to preserve and then transfer IRAs to family members.
New Informational Video Online! Estate Planning 101 - Benefits of Living Trusts Video The basics of estate planning explained in easy-to-understand terms! Watch as Attorney Larry Parman reviews the pros and cons of using Wills, Trusts, Joint Tenancy and Beneficiary Designations.
What You Have To Know About The Medicare Part D Program At a recent client seminar firm attorney Jerry Shiles presented details of the Medicare Part D program.
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ESTATE PLANNING NEWS The Top 10 Things to Know About Estate PlanningMany people are often confused by Estate Planning. Here is a list of the top things to know about Estate Planning.
ESTATE PLANNING NEWS The Prime of LifeThis article recites the tragic story of Heath Ledger and how he omitted his daughter from his Will.
CLIENT NEWSLETTERS Your Estate Matters Newsletter, Vol. 13.2
Articles included in this issue:
EDUCATIONAL ALERTS Recent News of Bank Failures Gives Rise in Concern Regarding Security of Bank Deposits -- Ownership of Bank Accounts in a Revocable Living Trust Can HelpSeveral financial institutions have failed recently. Trusts can provide expanded FDIC protection for bank accounts. This Alert explains how to calculate FDIC protection.
EDUCATIONAL FYIs Article on Family CaregiversThe Sunday, September 9, 2007 issue of Parade magazine contains an article by Gail Sheehy on family caregiving. It will recount some of her own experiences as a spousal caregiver to her husband.
Critical New Privacy Regulations Impact You and Every Member of Your Family In April 2003 the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services issued final regulations regarding the privacy provisions of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, commonly known as "HIPAA."
