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Monthly Archives: August 2014

Estate Planning Increasingly Involves Charity Decisions

By The Law Office of Angela N. Manz |

How to distribute one’s estate, never an easy decision and one with which people wrestle a great deal, becomes all the more complicated for those who don’t have children, stepchildren, grandchildren or other family members who might otherwise normally be in the mix. (Photo credit: Tax Credits)A recent item in The New York Times… Read More »

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Foundation Urged Cognitive Screening For Veterans

By The Law Office of Angela N. Manz |

(Photo credit: Wikipedia) Recent revelations about the myriad failings of the Veterans Administration to address the physical health of many who served their country have overshadowed the quality of care those who do manage to get treated receive. A posting on the website of California-based The SCAN Foundation, “an independent, non-profit public charity devoted… Read More »

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The Heart, As Well As The Head, Plays Role In Estate Decisions

By The Law Office of Angela N. Manz |

Good estate planning goes behind the numbers to take the individuals involved into account. When it comes to giving gifts to family and loved ones through a will or while still alive, there are tax implications to be taken into consideration, but a host of other factors come into play, as well. A recent… Read More »

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Having A ‘Care Conversation’ May Be Easier Than Many Assume

By The Law Office of Angela N. Manz |

Many adult children avoid have “The Conversation” with their elderly parents regarding their long-term care because they don’t want to hurt their feelings. Parents (Photo credit: mohammadali)It’s just too sensitive a subject, or so the reasoning goes. “These perceptions may not be reality,” according to a recent posting on the website CareConversations.com. “Loved ones… Read More »

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