What Are Digital Assets? The definition of a digital asset is “anything that exists in binary data which is self-contained, uniquely identifiable, and has a value or ability to use.” Digital assets include but are not exclusive to digital documents, audible content, and motion picture. As well as other relevant digital data that exist on…
The last part of the Connecticut Advance Healthcare Directive form includes a section that begins “I hereby make this anatomical gift…” The section includes several boxes to check to make a choice about which organs the person wants to donate and for what reasons…
If you’ve ever bought or sold a home, you know that the closing date listed in the real estate contract isn’t always the day you actually close. While everyone hopes the transaction will stay on schedule, real estate closings involve many moving parts, and delays can happen for a variety of reasons. Understanding what the…
MYTH 1: “Medicare Will Pay for Long-Term Care such as an Assisted Living Community or and Nursing Home.”
Many people assume they only need an elder law attorney once they or a loved one enters a nursing home. In reality, elder law is about much more than long-term care. An elder law attorney helps older adults and their families prepare for the legal, financial, and healthcare challenges that often come with aging. Planning…
Can you gift $10,000 a year without a penalty? For tax purposes yes, with the Gift Tax Exclusion. With the holidays around the corner and the end of the year fast approaching, many of you may be thinking about making gifts for your children and grandchildren. If you want to avoid paying a gift tax…
