http://markalbertson.com Estate Planning | Elder Law | Special Needs Planning Fri, 17 May 2013 06:59:40 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 Copyright © Mark Albertson's Law Blog 2013 malbertson@hiplawfirm.com (Mark Albertson's Law Blog) malbertson@hiplawfirm.com (Mark Albertson's Law Blog) http://markalbertson.com/wp-content/plugins/podpress/images/powered_by_podpress.jpg http://markalbertson.com 144 144 Estate Planning | Elder Law | Special Needs Planning Mark Albertson's Law Blog Mark Albertson's Law Blog malbertson@hiplawfirm.com no no http://markalbertson.com/couple-great-ted-talks-aging-issues/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=couple-great-ted-talks-aging-issues http://markalbertson.com/couple-great-ted-talks-aging-issues/#comments Fri, 17 May 2013 06:59:40 +0000 Mark Albertson http://markalbertson.com/?p=912 If you haven’t had the opportunity to watch any of the TED talks, you’ve missed some wonderful stuff.  I had a friend send me links to some talks that are of particular interest when it comes to aging, and I thought I’d share them with you for this week’s LawBlog post. Laura Carstensen: Older [...]]]> http://markalbertson.com/couple-great-ted-talks-aging-issues/feed/ 0 http://markalbertson.com/interesting-informative-estate-planning-articles-internet-weeks/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=interesting-informative-estate-planning-articles-internet-weeks http://markalbertson.com/interesting-informative-estate-planning-articles-internet-weeks/#comments Thu, 02 May 2013 08:40:20 +0000 Mark Albertson http://markalbertson.com/?p=856 Each month I bring you one blog post of links of articles I’ve found on the internet that are interesting, pertaining to estate planning and elder law. Rehabilitating the  Term “Legacy” (thewesleygroup.com)   Matthew Wesley, a nationally-known family wealth consultant wrote a thoughtful blog article on the concept [...]]]> http://markalbertson.com/interesting-informative-estate-planning-articles-internet-weeks/feed/ 0 http://markalbertson.com/overview-special-trusts/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=overview-special-trusts http://markalbertson.com/overview-special-trusts/#comments Thu, 25 Apr 2013 08:18:11 +0000 Mark Albertson http://markalbertson.com/?p=815 http://markalbertson.com/overview-special-trusts/feed/ 0 http://markalbertson.com/prenuptial-agreement/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=prenuptial-agreement http://markalbertson.com/prenuptial-agreement/#comments Thu, 18 Apr 2013 07:33:30 +0000 Mark Albertson http://markalbertson.com/?p=808 With so many people getting divorced and with so many second marriages and blended families, it is very important to consider a prenuptial or a postnuptial agreement. By executing these documents in anticipation of a death or a divorce, the division of the assets at that time are negotiated prior to the event happening, [...]]]> http://markalbertson.com/prenuptial-agreement/feed/ 0 http://markalbertson.com/permanent-estate-tax-permanent/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=permanent-estate-tax-permanent http://markalbertson.com/permanent-estate-tax-permanent/#comments Thu, 11 Apr 2013 16:49:51 +0000 Mark Albertson http://markalbertson.com/?p=884 Just a quick update for everyone concerned with federal estate taxes.  As you are aware, Congress passed, and the President signed into law “permanent” estate tax exemption changes the first week of January this year, creating a $5,250,000 lifetime exemption, a $5,250,000 gift tax exemption and a $5,250,000 generation skipping transfer tax exemption and [...]]]> http://markalbertson.com/permanent-estate-tax-permanent/feed/ 0 http://markalbertson.com/questions-answers-guardianship-process-washington/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=questions-answers-guardianship-process-washington http://markalbertson.com/questions-answers-guardianship-process-washington/#comments Thu, 11 Apr 2013 08:51:27 +0000 Mark Albertson http://markalbertson.com/?p=798 The purpose of this post is to provide general information on the Guardianship process.  Each guardianship proceeds differently, and as such, we highly recommend that you consult with a qualified attorney prior to taking any action.   What is guardianship?   Under Washington law, every person over the age of 18 is legally competent [...]]]> http://markalbertson.com/questions-answers-guardianship-process-washington/feed/ 0 http://markalbertson.com/people-avoid-estate-planning/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=people-avoid-estate-planning http://markalbertson.com/people-avoid-estate-planning/#comments Thu, 04 Apr 2013 13:33:24 +0000 Mark Albertson http://markalbertson.com/?p=871 An interesting infographic created by the Dana Law Firm in Arizona.  Keep in mind that probate costs in Washington may be significantly lower due to our streamlined system.   Nevertheless, this is interesting. ]]> http://markalbertson.com/people-avoid-estate-planning/feed/ 0 http://markalbertson.com/veterans-administration-announces-process-speed-claims-applications/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=veterans-administration-announces-process-speed-claims-applications http://markalbertson.com/veterans-administration-announces-process-speed-claims-applications/#comments Sun, 31 Mar 2013 16:46:11 +0000 Mark Albertson http://markalbertson.com/?p=865 Over recent months, the US Dept. of Veterans Affairs has been taking increasing heat for delays and time-consuming paperwork for people who are applying for disability claims and pension benefits.  In an effort to both appear as though they are doing something, and (hopefully) actually doing something, they have announced their new “FDC” Program [...]]]> http://markalbertson.com/veterans-administration-announces-process-speed-claims-applications/feed/ 0 http://markalbertson.com/interesting-informative-articles-internet-weeks/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=interesting-informative-articles-internet-weeks http://markalbertson.com/interesting-informative-articles-internet-weeks/#comments Thu, 28 Mar 2013 08:04:47 +0000 Mark Albertson http://markalbertson.com/?p=789 Here are some interesting and informative estate planning and elder law articles posted on the internet in the last few weeks.   Why Family Wealth Is A Blessing – Forbes forbes.com In a follow-up to her recent FORBES article, “Why Family Wealth Is A Curse,” Thayer [...]]]> http://markalbertson.com/interesting-informative-articles-internet-weeks/feed/ 0 http://markalbertson.com/overview-family-legacy-trust-higher-net-worth-families/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=overview-family-legacy-trust-higher-net-worth-families http://markalbertson.com/overview-family-legacy-trust-higher-net-worth-families/#comments Thu, 21 Mar 2013 08:38:36 +0000 Mark Albertson http://markalbertson.com/?p=781 The subject of my blog post this week is those fortunate few families in America who accumulated substantial wealth, and are concerned about how they pass their assets on to the next generation just as much  as what they pass on. You have spent decades working hard, making good decisions, and building wealth through [...]]]> http://markalbertson.com/overview-family-legacy-trust-higher-net-worth-families/feed/ 0 http://markalbertson.com/microsoft-commercial-albertson-law-group/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=microsoft-commercial-albertson-law-group http://markalbertson.com/microsoft-commercial-albertson-law-group/#comments Thu, 21 Mar 2013 03:41:54 +0000 Mark Albertson http://markalbertson.com/?p=829 http://markalbertson.com/microsoft-commercial-albertson-law-group/feed/ 0 http://markalbertson.com/elder-law-interests-you-monthly-e-newsletter-legal-issues-older-adults/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=elder-law-interests-you-monthly-e-newsletter-legal-issues-older-adults http://markalbertson.com/elder-law-interests-you-monthly-e-newsletter-legal-issues-older-adults/#comments Fri, 15 Mar 2013 13:57:59 +0000 Mark Albertson http://markalbertson.com/?p=792 For anyone either dealing with older relatives, or who is in the profession of caring for elders, my monthly newsletter will provide up-to-date information on legal issues, recent law changes, Medicaid issues, and other important issues regarding elder law. For a sample of my newsletter, click [...]]]> http://markalbertson.com/elder-law-interests-you-monthly-e-newsletter-legal-issues-older-adults/feed/ 0 http://markalbertson.com/announcing-publication-book-caring-older-relatives-legal-health-caregiving-financial-issues-older-adults/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=announcing-publication-book-caring-older-relatives-legal-health-caregiving-financial-issues-older-adults http://markalbertson.com/announcing-publication-book-caring-older-relatives-legal-health-caregiving-financial-issues-older-adults/#comments Tue, 05 Mar 2013 08:53:54 +0000 Mark Albertson http://markalbertson.com/?p=772 Caring for Older Relatives, by Mark Albertson   With increasing longevity come wonderful things, including the ability to live productive, creative lives much longer.  With aging also comes a number of complications:  The likelihood of needing care, whether from a family member, [...]]]> http://markalbertson.com/announcing-publication-book-caring-older-relatives-legal-health-caregiving-financial-issues-older-adults/feed/ 0 http://markalbertson.com/estate-planning-links-weeks/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=estate-planning-links-weeks http://markalbertson.com/estate-planning-links-weeks/#comments Mon, 25 Feb 2013 15:38:52 +0000 Mark Albertson http://markalbertson.com/?p=662 I had a lot of positive feedback from my last summary of news and website postings about estate planning, taxes and elder law, I thought I’d make this a monthly feature of my blog.  So here are some of the best articles over the last month on estate planning, estate taxes, elder law and [...]]]> http://markalbertson.com/estate-planning-links-weeks/feed/ 0 http://markalbertson.com/747/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=747 http://markalbertson.com/747/#comments Sat, 09 Feb 2013 08:35:09 +0000 Mark Albertson http://markalbertson.com/?p=747 I am pleased to introduce to you my Online Estate Planning program I call E*state planning, where you can plan your estate on your time, from your computer, with the support of Hanis Irvine Prothero, PLLC. You will find it to be an easy, convenient and affordable way to give your family security and peace of [...]]]> http://markalbertson.com/747/feed/ 0 http://markalbertson.com/2013-va-aid-attendance-rates/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=2013-va-aid-attendance-rates http://markalbertson.com/2013-va-aid-attendance-rates/#comments Tue, 05 Feb 2013 15:46:16 +0000 Mark Albertson http://markalbertson.com/?p=734 This special Veteran’s Program is designed to help veterans and/or their surviving spouses receive the financial support necessary to ensure their continuing care in their own home or in an assisted living or nursing home setting. http://markalbertson.com/?p=721 There are perhaps no more grueling conflicts than those surrounding estates.  Oftentimes those who have conflict are family members, with relationships far beyond the controversy.  Personal hurts, disappointment and “heart” issues abound in estate conflicts. There is no better place for mediation than in estate disputes.  Mediation seeks to provide solutions to problems.  While [...]]]> http://markalbertson.com/mediation-estate-probate-disputes/feed/ 0 http://markalbertson.com/missing-piece-estate-planning/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=missing-piece-estate-planning http://markalbertson.com/missing-piece-estate-planning/#comments Thu, 24 Jan 2013 08:49:41 +0000 Mark Albertson http://markalbertson.com/?p=678 By Matthew Wesley, J.D., MDiv.  Many family leaders have done an admirable job of preparing the assets for their families.  They have addressed the complex issues of tax planning, business succession, estate administration, and incapacity.  Their documents are signed and ready to go.  However this planning addresses only one side of the [...]]]> http://markalbertson.com/missing-piece-estate-planning/feed/ 0 http://markalbertson.com/free-on-demand-workshop-estate-tax-laws-2013-effect/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=free-on-demand-workshop-estate-tax-laws-2013-effect http://markalbertson.com/free-on-demand-workshop-estate-tax-laws-2013-effect/#comments Thu, 17 Jan 2013 09:21:53 +0000 Mark Albertson http://markalbertson.com/?p=672 On January 1, Congress passed a new federal estate tax law that will have an impact on many Americans.  Mark Albertson has posted a brand-new free on-demand workshop explaining how the new laws work, and what you need to do to protect yourself. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gC4Y_U1w-jk]]> http://markalbertson.com/free-on-demand-workshop-estate-tax-laws-2013-effect/feed/ 0 http://markalbertson.com/writing-will-business/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=writing-will-business http://markalbertson.com/writing-will-business/#comments Fri, 11 Jan 2013 09:32:11 +0000 Mark Albertson http://markalbertson.com/?p=586 Owners of successful small businesses often find that their business is one of, if not the most valuable asset in their estate. Unfortunately, the family business is also the least planned-for asset in most estates. The family business is very much in jeopardy today, not so much because of burdensome taxes or corporate predators, [...]]]> http://markalbertson.com/writing-will-business/feed/ 3