estate planning essentials the sandwich generation fall 2012
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FACING THE LEGAL CHALLENGES OF THE SANDWICH GENERATION
FALL 2012
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John Montagu, 4th Earl of Sandwich
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THE SANDWICH GENERATION
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John Montagu, 11th Earl of Sandwich
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HAVING A WRITTEN PLAN
• Control of Administration and Distribution• Disinheritance• Planned Giving
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POWERS OF ATTORNEY
• Durable Power of Attorney• Patient Advocate Designation• HIPAA Release
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• GuardianshipoCourt appointedoMedical careoFood, clothing, shelter needs
• ConservatorshipoCourt appointedoFinancial issues
NO WRITTEN PLAN IN PLACE…
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• Long Term Care Planning • Medicaid Planning• Veteran’s Benefits• Abuse and Neglect Issues
LONG TERM CARE
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DON’T FORGET ABOUT YOU AND YOUR CHILDREN
Protection for minor children:• Guardian• Conservator• Testamentary Trust • Special Needs
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TAKE ACTION – DON’T WAIT
• Make sure estate planning documents are up to date
• Review plans annually
• Don’t try to do this yourself
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