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.
National Senior Citizen's Law Center Nursing Home Report The National Senior Citizens Law Center (NSCLC) will report on conclusions of a new study that found admission agreements for Missouri nursing homes can mislead residents and their family members at news conferences in St. Louis, Columbia and Kansas City Monday and Tuesday (December 17 and 18). Attorney Dave Purcell was involved in reviewing the nursing home contracts for this study.
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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.
"Active Minds" Newsletter The law firm is happy to share the latest Active Minds Newsletter, by Dr. Michelon. In this issue, Dr. Michelon tells you about Mild Cognitive Impairment and Alzheimer's Disease.
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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 significant because it emphasizes the importance of putting together your estate plan. The recommendation of Money Magazine is that you search for a member of the American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys: "To find a lawyer, ask friends and colleagues for recommendations or get referrals online at the website of the American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys (aaepa.com)." The American Academy is an exclusive membership organization for law firms dedicated to estate planning. We are proud of our Academy membership and pleased to be the only law firm in the greater St. Louis area accepted into this prestigious organization. For more information about why our membership is so important to your family, click here.
What is the "Own Your Future" Long-Term Care Public Awareness campaign? The "Own Your Future" Long-Term Care Awareness campaign encourages residents to take an active role in planning ahead for their future long-term care needs. The State of Missouri partnered with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to encourage citizens to start planning and preparing for their long-term care needs.
Illegal Provisions in Nursing Home Admission Agreements
This article comes from the NAELA (The National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys) bulletin. It is an examination of the discrepancies between the law and nursing home admission agreements. Admission agreements frequently misstate the law in a way that is designed to disadvantage residents. This report is a result of reviews by elder law attorneys, including David Purcell and Charlie Amen.
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Dave Purcell Was Recently Interviewed on a Local Radio Talk Show on KMOX 1120
Attorney Dave Purcell from Purcell & Amen, L.L.C was recently interviewed on a KMOX Money Show segment called Estate Planning Advice, hosted by Mike Brown.
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Gail Lee Was Recently Interviewed on a Local Radio Talk Show on WGNU 920AM
Gail Lee from Purcell & Amen, L.L.C was recently interviewed on a WGNU 920AM radio segment called Women Inspiring Women, lead by Donna Gammage and Carrie Silver-Stock. The subject was on Caregiving & Resources in the Community.
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ESTATE PLANNING NEWS Who Will Be Awarded Custody of Robert Rongey?
After a horrible car accident, Robert Rongey's life slipped from his control and landed squarely in the Madison Courts. While Rongey spent months in a coma, undergoing surgeries and physical therapy, his family was left to battle over his care and custody.
A Consumer’s Guide to Medicaid Planning & Division of Assets With legal assistance and proper Medicaid planning you can typically save half – and frequently all – of your assets.
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ESTATE PLANNING NEWS IRS Clamps Down on Wesley Snipes and Other Tax Protesters444 words. This article highlights the recent trial of Wesley Snipes on criminal tax protester charges and transitions into a discussion of the fraudulent promotion of trusts, such as "pure trusts," "constitutional trusts" and "common law trusts" as a purported means of avoid income taxation. The article concludes by recommending that the consumer consult with a knowledgeable estate planning attorney for the preparation of their trust and estate plan.
ESTATE PLANNING NEWS The Debate Continues and the Future of the Estate Tax Remains Uncertain542 words. This article discusses the uncertainty created by EGTRRA and the likelihood (or lack thereof) of a fix from Congress in 2008. The article discusses the arguments for and against the complete repeal of the estate tax and the likelihood that Congress will not act until after a new President is elected. The article closes by encouraging consumers to see an experienced estate planning attorney for their needs.
CLIENT NEWSLETTERS Your Estate Matters Newsletter, Vol. 13.1
Articles included in this issue:
EDUCATIONAL ALERTS Two Rulings of Interest on Retirement Assets PLR 200807025 and PLR 200811028This Alert examines several private letter rulings in which the Service examines the complicated area of beneficiary designations for qualified plans and IRAs.
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."
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