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What Is a HIPAA Release?

February 23, 2021 by Larry Parman, Attorney at Law

The acronym HIPAA stands for the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996. In this post, we explain why this piece of legislation is something to consider as part of your estate plan. Advance Directives for Health Care Everyone is well aware of the fact that an estate plan facilitates final distribution of your assets.  However, a proper estate plan also addresses eventualities you may face toward the end of your life. While difficult to think about, people usually do not … [Read more...] about What Is a HIPAA Release?

Filed Under: Estate Planning Tagged With: HIPAA release, Incapacity Planning

What Are the Legal Requirements for a Will in Oklahoma?

February 18, 2021 by Larry Parman, Attorney at Law

simple will

The simple will or last will and testament is the document most people think of when they think of estate planning. In this post, we will look at the legal requirements for executing a will and a viable alternative. Purposes and Basic Requirements A will can be used to record how you want your monetary assets to be transferred after you pass away. If you create a will, you name an executor to act as the estate administrator. You can also designate a guardian for minor children in a will. … [Read more...] about What Are the Legal Requirements for a Will in Oklahoma?

Filed Under: Estate Planning Tagged With: Guardianship, Probate, simple will

It’s Better to Give, Especially This Year

January 20, 2021 by Courtesy of Parman and Easterday

Normally, you must itemize your deductions in order to benefit from them. In 2020, the standard deduction amount is $12,400 for individuals and $24,800 for married couples filing jointly. But this year, you can get a charitable deduction even if you don’t itemize. by Steve Hartnett  Ordinarily, charitable deductions are only available as an itemized deduction. When you file your federal taxes, you have an option to take itemized deductions or the standard deduction. The standard … [Read more...] about It’s Better to Give, Especially This Year

Filed Under: Estate Planning, Legal Education Tagged With: charitable, deduction, public charity

How Will You Obtain the Care You Need?

September 30, 2020 by Courtesy of Parman and Easterday

What’s the right direction for you in planning for the help you might need in the future? Seven in ten of us will need long-term care at some point in our lives. Here are possible paths for covering the assistance you may need.  by Steve Hartnett  Young nurse is taking elder man’s blood As Americans grow older, more and more of us need help with our daily activities. It could be a little help or a lot of help, depending on the situation. Of course, the level of assistance we need … [Read more...] about How Will You Obtain the Care You Need?

Filed Under: Estate Planning, Legal Education Tagged With: Estate Planning, insurance, Long-Term Care, LTC, Medicaid

Why Your Safety Deposit Box Is Not Safe

September 15, 2020 by Larry Parman, Attorney at Law

Oklahoma City probate attorney

If you are in the process of creating, or adding to, your estate plan, you will need to decide what to do with your estate planning documents when the plan is complete. Like most people, you probably keep other valuables in your safety deposit box, making that an obvious choice. The Oklahoma City estate planning attorneys at Parman & Easterday explain why your safety deposit box is not the safest place for your estate planning documents. Your Estate Planning Documents In many … [Read more...] about Why Your Safety Deposit Box Is Not Safe

Filed Under: Estate Planning

Is DIY Estate Planning Effective?

September 8, 2020 by Courtesy of Parman and Easterday

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We live in somewhat of a “microwave society” that is based on instant gratification. You can find out how to do just about anything on the Internet, and a lot of people like to look for shortcuts. This enters the picture when it comes to estate planning. Boilerplate Legal Documents There are websites that sell downloads and worksheets that you can use to create legal documents, including last wills and trusts. They try to float the idea that anyone can create an estate plan without any legal … [Read more...] about Is DIY Estate Planning Effective?

Filed Under: Estate Planning Tagged With: DIY estate planning, inheritance planning

Shrunken Asset Values Open Estate Planning Opportunities

April 29, 2020 by Courtesy of Parman and Easterday

COVID-19, the novel coronavirus, has been a challenge confronting countries around the world. Not only has COVID-19 been challenging healthcare systems, but the social distancing required to combat the virus has also rocked financial markets. However, there may be an opportunity for those wishing to do certain types of Estate Planning. April 7, 2020 by Steve Hartnett The novel “coronavirus” (also called “SARS-CoV-2”) causes the disease “COVID-19.” It first appeared in late 2019 and was … [Read more...] about Shrunken Asset Values Open Estate Planning Opportunities

Filed Under: Estate Planning, Legal Education Tagged With: Coronavirus, Covid-19, Estate Planning

Do I Really Need an Estate Plan?

March 31, 2020 by Larry Parman, Attorney at Law

Overland Park estate planning attorney

Do you have friends and family members who periodically bug you about setting up an estate plan? If so, you may be putting them off because you are convinced you don’t really need an estate plan yet. You are hardly alone. People often think they don’t need an estate plan because they only have a modest estate. As an Overland Park estate planning attorney at Parman & Easterday explains, the need for estate planning is not directly related to the size and value of your estate. Myths and … [Read more...] about Do I Really Need an Estate Plan?

Filed Under: Estate Planning

Use Trust Protectors for Added Protection and Flexibility

March 25, 2020 by Larry Parman, Attorney at Law

Trust Protectors are increasingly popular in trusts. This article examines how Trust Protectors can add flexibility to your trust. This flexibility helps achieve your goals and can protect the beneficiaries and Trustee. Use Trust Protectors for Added Protection and Flexibility … [Read more...] about Use Trust Protectors for Added Protection and Flexibility

Filed Under: Estate Planning, Legal Education Tagged With: flexibility, trust protector

Preparing for Coronavirus

March 25, 2020 by Courtesy of Parman and Easterday

Coronavirus

The novel coronavirus, COVID-19, is spreading in the United States and across the globe. Learn what steps you can take to prepare yourself and help prevent its spread. Read on to learn more. … [Read more...] about Preparing for Coronavirus

Filed Under: Estate Planning, Legal Education Tagged With: Coronavirus, Covid-19, Estate Planning, Estate Planning Education, Law Firm Software, Law Firm Systems, Law Firm Technology, Law Practice Management, Legal Education, Practice Building Strategy, Steve Hartnett

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