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Observation vs. Admittance - An Important Message from Our Director of Geriatric Care Management
Posted On 1/3/2012
Of late, it has come to my attention that hospitals are classifying patients with the status of "Observation" more often rather than "Admitting" a patient. The impact this status has on Medicare benefits is exasperating and I urge each of you to read this Article.
-Lois G. Tager, M. Ed., CSA, Director of Geriatric Care Management for the Law Office of Roy W. Litherland
Attorney Roy W. Litherland is a VA Accredited Attorney
Posted On 11/10/2011
Attorney Roy W. Litherland is accredited by the Department of Veterans Affairs to prepare, present and prosecute claims for Veterans before the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Attorney Roy W. Litherland Attends Conference of Elite Estate Planning Professionals to Review the Essentials of Planning for the Future of his Clients
Posted On 11/7/2011
[CAMPBELL, CALIFORNIA] – Estate Planning Attorneys help families protect their assets and safeguard an inheritance for loved ones. Respected Santa Clara Valley attorney, Roy W. Litherland, attended a national conference in San Diego, CA the second week of October hosted by the American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys to learn more about current estate planning matters and the inevitable impact those matters could have on clients. Attorney Roy W. Litherland received training on Financial and Legal Management Systems, Annuities and Estate Planning, Veterans Aid and Administration, and Estate Planning and Digital Assets. The Academy is the premier national educational organization promoting excellence in estate planning by providing member attorneys with continuing education courses and events, and vital updates in estate, tax, and business planning laws since 1993.
How the New Estate Tax Exclusion Affects Your Estate Plan
Posted On 12/28/2010
On December 17th, Congress revised the estate tax with a new law, TRA 2010, that sets the exclusion amount at $5 million per person for 2010 – 2012. However, this temporary adjustment to the estate tax exclusion disappears in 2013, and returns with an exclusion of $1 million per person. Read more about how the estate tax revision under TRA 2010 will affect your estate plan, regardless of whether you have a taxable estate.
Welcome Lois G. Tager, Director of Geriatric Care Management
Posted On 5/3/2010
We are pleased to announce the addition of Lois G. Tager, M. Ed., CSA to our law firm as our Director of Geriatric Care Management.
Life Care Planning – What Is It and Who Needs It?
Posted On 4/1/2010
Life Care Planning is a process whereby the legal, healthcare, social and psychological needs of a frail elder or special needs person are assessed and a plan is developed to meet those needs in an economical fashion that protects and preserves the income and assets of the person to the greatest extent possible. The elements of a Life Care Plan include the assessment of the immediate, mid-term and long-term care needs of the person, followed by the development of a plan to provide the type of assistance the person will need during the various time frames and then determine how to most efficiently pay for that assistance. To learn more about Life Care Planning, read this Article.
Michael Jackson's Death - Why YOU Need Your Estate Planning Documents in Order
Posted On 6/29/2009
The sudden death of Michael Jackson serves as a reminder to everyone that, no matter your age, you need to have your estate planning in order. The pop superstar died on Thursday, June 25th at 50 years old. The media is speculating as to how his estate will be handled and the future of his young children. No public statement has been made in regard to his personal planning and the media and the nation will wait anxiously to see how this unfolds. If Michael Jackson prepared a Trust the public will most likely never know the details as it will be held private, however, if he had a Will it becomes part of public record. In the state of California, a Will needs to be presented within 30 days. Jackson's assets, royalties and the amount of debt he had accumulated most likely will lead to lengthy battles over his estate.
American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys Recognized by Money Magazine Again
Posted On 5/29/2009
Carolyn Bigdas article "Rethink Your Legacy" in the June issue of Money Magazine explores the five questions you should be asking regarding your estate. The article recommends the American Academys website, www.aaepa.com, as a source to find a qualified estate planning attorney. The Associate Director of Education at the Academy, Steve Hartnett, was also interviewed in the article and lent his expertise to one of the five questions. This is the fifth mention of finding a quality attorney on the American Academys members list by Money Magazine in the last 21 issues.
Consumer Reports Recommends American Academy
Posted On 1/29/2009
The American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys was recommended in the January 2009 Consumer Reports Money Adviser newsletter. The article “How to Avoid Inheritance Feuds” focuses on techniques for avoiding conflict after a loved one passes away.
Money Magazine Recognizes American Academy!
Posted On 12/26/2008
In the January 2009 issue of Money Magazine, Walecia Konrads article entitled "Keep It In The Family" focuses on making sure the wealth youve worked so hard to accumulate will go to the people you love.
Attorney Attends Estate Planning Conference
Posted On 12/3/2008
Roy W. Litherland of The Law Office of Roy W. Litherland, recently returned from the American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys 2007 Fall Summit in San Diego, CA.
American Academy Mentioned Again in Money Magazine!
Posted On 3/18/2008
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.
American Academy Recommended by Nationally Syndicated Talk Show Host
Posted On 12/20/2007
The John Tesh Radio Show recommended the American 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.
American Academy Mentioned in Money Magazine
Posted On 10/25/2007
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)."
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