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Rules for the HIPAA Waiver Relaxed?

Under the temporary enforcement waiver, OCR won't impose penalties for disclosure of protected health information, if the business associate makes good-faith use or disclosure for public health activities and informs the covered entity within 10 business days.

Posted on: April 27, 2020

Massive Changes to RMDs from Stimulus Plan

Here are the highlights of the most recent tax changes found in the $2 trillion coronavirus relief bill, which the Senate has approved, and the House recently passed.

Posted on: April 24, 2020

Estate Plan Updates in the Age of Coronavirus

Financial advisors and estate attorneys say they are seeing a flurry of inquiries from people seeking to update or draft wills and take other estate-planning measures amid the coronavirus crisis.

Posted on: April 23, 2020

Finalizing Estate Planning Documents while Social Distancing

Besides seeking to draft or alter wills and trusts, many clients were changing trustees, executors and the agents they assigned to oversee their finances and health care, if they were unable to make decisions themselves.

Posted on: April 20, 2020

C19 UPDATE: Will Insurance Help Business Owners Recover Lost Income?

It is important to promptly review policies, notify insurers of claims, and track losses, even if there are issues or questions that may ultimately preclude coverage.

Posted on: April 19, 2020

C19 UPDATE: Confused About Coronavirus Relief for Small Businesses and Independent Contractors?

Many small companies, nonprofits and freelancers are eligible for federal grants and low-interest loans. But confusion, delays and red tape abound.

Posted on: April 18, 2020

What I Need to Know about Caring for a Loved One with Dementia

There are few challenges more emotional and difficult than caring for an aging loved one who has dementia. In addition to the normal challenges of aging, elders who suffer from dementia can experience dramatic temperament changes and require more attentive care. As the condition progresses, wandering becomes a risk and around-the-clock care may be needed.

Posted on: April 17, 2020

Should I Use Life Insurance in My Estate Planning?

Life insurance may play a vital role in an estate plan, because insurance proceeds can be counted on to provide liquidity when it’s needed.

Posted on: April 15, 2020

If Not Now, When? It is the Time for Estate Planning

Estate planning attorneys are getting mobbed with questions. Here is some timely advice from three attorneys on what families and business owners should be doing to prepare, in case the unimaginable happens.

Posted on: April 13, 2020

How Do I Do the Most with My Inheritance?

You may have a friend, or two, who has blown a large inheritance. Some of you may have also seen a news story about a lottery winner who went bankrupt (or worse) just a few years after receiving a life-altering sum of money. If you don’t want this to be you, keep reading as we share five tips to make the most of an inheritance or windfall.

Posted on: April 11, 2020