February 2026 Estate Planning

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View Here Explore these featured articles from our February newsletter: Jump-Starting Savings With Trump Accounts What Is the Generation-Skipping Transfer Tax? A Creative Way to Craft Your Estate Planning Legacy When to Fire a Trustee

February 2026 Elder Law News

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View Here Explore these featured articles from our February newsletter: Some Older Adults May Qualify for a New $6,000 Tax Break 2027 Will Bring Lower Prices for 15 Medicare Part D Drugs Potential Changes to SSDI Benefits May Affect Older Adults How to Prevent Long-Term Care Insurance Claim Denials

What Role Does Estate Planning Play in a Family Business Leadership Transition?

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When you’ve spent a lifetime building a successful business, ensuring its longevity is often the next major goal. For family-owned enterprises, the transition of leadership from one generation to the next is a critical juncture. Without careful preparation, this handover can become a source of conflict, financial strain, or even the dissolution of the company. …

January 2026 Special Needs News

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View Here Explore these featured articles from our January 2026 Special Needs newsletter: ABLE Accounts Will Be Available for More People in 2026 Dyslexia Screenings in Early Education How Can Purple Alerts Help People With Disabilities? Do I Need a Birth Certificate to Get SSI Benefits?

January 2026 Estate Planning & Elder Law News

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View Here Explore these featured articles from our January 2026 newsletter: Execute a Durable Power of Attorney Before It’s Too Late Avoid Disputes Between Your POA Agent and Health Care Proxy How Higher Medicare Costs Will Affect Older Adults in 2026 2026 Medicaid Long-Term Care Benefits When You Are Married

What is Life Care Planning?

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Planning for the future is crucial, especially when it involves long-term health and financial stability. Life care planning is a comprehensive approach that helps individuals and families prepare for the medical, financial, and personal needs that may arise from aging, chronic illness, or a serious injury. This process offers a clear roadmap, ensuring that you …

How Can Estate Planning Help Protect Your Small Business? 

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As a small business owner, you have invested significant time and resources into building your company. To protect this valuable asset and ensure its longevity, it is crucial to have a comprehensive estate plan. An estate planning attorney at A/Z Wilson Estate Planning & Elder Law can help you prepare for the future, providing peace of mind and security …

How to Prepare for Your First Meeting with an Estate Planning Attorney

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Estate planning is an important step in safeguarding your assets and ensuring your loved ones are provided for in accordance with your wishes. The first step is often a meeting with a qualified estate planning attorney. At A/Z Wilson Estate Planning & Elder Law, we understand that this initial consultation can seem daunting. Proper preparation ensures your meeting is …