Making sure that you take the necessary steps to arrange for the transfer of your assets to your heirs after you die is clearly very important. You want to be certain that your wishes are carried out without leaving anything to chance.  You also have to make sure that you position your assets in such a way as to minimize asset erosion. Doing this is going to require expert counsel.
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Parman & Easterday are members of the American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys.

There is a Catch-22 of sorts to be aware of if you are serious about making sure that all of your bases are covered as you enter into different phases of life.
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Parman & Easterday are members of the American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys.

When the popular British singer Amy Winehouse passed away during the summer of last year, it was reported that she had an ironclad estate plan in place. A lot of people were surprised to hear this because of her reputation as a hard-living individual who led a freewheeling lifestyle.
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Parman & Easterday are members of the American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys.

When you are looking ahead to your senior years, you are probably expecting to be able to retire at some point in time. It is important to take personal responsibility however, because there are no guarantees.  Too often when you quit working the money quits as well.  Many people who fail to make any careful advance preparations regarding cash flow during their retirement years find themselves unable to retire at all.  This is a rather disheartening thought to entertain.
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Parman & Easterday are members of the American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys.

Medical science can now keep people alive via the use of artificial means for extended periods of time, even when there is no hope of recovery.
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Parman & Easterday are members of the American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys.

When you think about lifestyles of the rich and famous, images of actors, athletes, and captains of industry come to mind. You may not think about four-legged, furry companions when you conjure images of millionaires but the fact is that there are a few of them out there.  We even refer to our Maltese, Troubles, as the Million Dollar Marketing Dog for our firm.  You can see her on our website at www.parmanlaw.com.  Our clients receive birthday cards from her.  For many of us pets occupy a special place in our lives.  And, you can do special things for them if you leave them behind.
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Parman & Easterday are members of the American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys.

Most people do not have adequate savings to live out their retirement years as they would like.  If you are the exception and are serious about taking steps to finance your retirement years, you would do well to take advantage of the 401(k) plan that may be offered at your place of employment.
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Parman & Easterday are members of the American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys.

A very significant percentage of Americans are going through life without having executed any estate planning documents at all and this is something that needs to change. While younger people are less likely to have an estate plan than their older counterparts, many older individuals have made no preparations for the future either.  This is a source of concern throughout the estate planning community, a tragedy for many families.
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Parman & Easterday are members of the American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys.

One of the things that is great about America is that anything is possible. There are cynics out there who would suggest that the American dream is a myth, or that it is something that may have existed at one time but is no longer viable. However, the facts tell a different tale.
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Parman & Easterday are members of the American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys.

Oklahoma City elder law attorneys are available to assist clients as they prepare for the eventualities of aging. This includes, but is not limited to, making sure that people have the financial resources that they need to enjoy their retirement years and handle health care and long-term care costs.
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Parman & Easterday are members of the American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys.