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The purpose of our blog is to help our clients stay up to date with the latest news and laws that may affect a person's estate, special needs and/or business plans. We also use this forum to showcase some of the fun our office has together and with our families.
The information provided in our blog does not, and is not intended to, constitute legal advice; instead, all information, content, and materials available in these articles are for general informational purposes only. Information in our blog may not constitute the most up-to-date legal or other information.
It's that time of year!
Grab your feather duster - it's time for a little spring cleaning of your estate plan! We recommend you review your estate planning...
Mar 31 min read
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Going on Vacation? Do you know if your Medicaid/Medicare will go with you?
Have you ever stopped to wonder whether the health care coverage with your Medicaid/Medicare programs travels with you?
Mar 33 min read
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The 4 Ps of Probate Court
Understanding probate court and how to avoid it.
Jan 133 min read
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YOUR SIGNATURE MATTERS!!!
Coming to a law office to sign estate planning documents requires just what it implies—physically signing estate planning documents. What i
Oct 17, 20242 min read
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Is Home Title Lock "Insurance" A Waste Of Money?
Read why home title lock "insurance" isn't insurance at all.
Sep 13, 20243 min read
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Executor Responsibilities
By Derek L. Graham Here at Philipps & Graham, as part of planning for brighter tomorrows, we assist families with making several...
Jul 8, 20242 min read
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Understanding the Role of a Trustee
If you had to name one person or entity to put in charge of all of your assets, who would that be? Who would you want managing your assets,
Jul 8, 20243 min read
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Job Description Series: Part 3 - Agent in a Power of Attorney
By Derek L. Graham When people hire us to perform estate planning, they almost always do so with a focus on what will happen to their...
Jul 1, 20242 min read
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Medicaid Disenrollment: Know Your Rights
When you receive confusing and/or scary letters from Jobs and Family Services, please remember that RRPG is here to help.
Mar 1, 20232 min read
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Surprise Medical Bills: Understand Your Rights
By Derek Graham There is not much worse than having a child or loved one in the hospital. Finally getting to bring the child or loved...
Mar 29, 20222 min read
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COVID-19 Funeral Assistance Available From FEMA
By Melissa Feldman The COVID-19 pandemic has brought overwhelming grief to many. If you incurred funeral expenses on or after January...
Mar 29, 20222 min read
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Trustee School
By Derek L. Graham "What do I have to do?" This is the most common question we hear when meeting with an individual who - as the result...
Nov 4, 20213 min read
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#Adulting
By Logan Philipps The word “adulting” is everywhere in pop culture. From Disney’s Phineas and Ferb, to a Podcast called Adulting,...
Oct 21, 20212 min read
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How to Own Your Real Estate
Real estate encompasses not only one’s primary residence but also other real estate such as a vacation home or a rental property. The...
Oct 22, 20204 min read
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An Estate Plan Is More Than Just Papers In A Binder
by Logan Philipps The picture above is from the movie Onward by Pixar. The film is fabulous. The story is of two brothers searching for...
Jul 16, 20202 min read
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Don’t Risk it: Protect Your Finances From All The Virus Complications (Corona and beyond)
Many Americans spend a lot of time and effort in managing their finances. While most are worried about how the coronavirus (COVID-19)...
May 21, 20203 min read
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Four Reasons Your Will May Be Contested in Court
Having an updated last will and testament is more important than ever, especially now. However, a will that is poorly created or not...
May 18, 20204 min read
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Five Common Mistakes with “DIY” Estate Plans
In light of the current pandemic, many Americans are becoming aware of the importance of creating or updating their estate planning...
May 11, 20205 min read
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Derek's Ronald McDonald House Experience
Little did I know, it would be in 2009 that I learned the real importance of this place where so many find themselves during their deepest..
Jan 2, 20202 min read
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"Danger’s My Middle Name" - Austin Powers
On Labor Day, I jumped out of a perfectly good airplane. Why? Because it was exhilarating, fun, heart racing, and all the things you would..
Oct 3, 20193 min read
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