Andre O. McDonald, Author at McDonald Law Firm, LLC

Garn–St Germain Act: What You Need to Know

It is important to let your estate planning attorney know if you own real estate that is subject to a mortgage. Most...

Basics of Estate Taxes

In the United States, estate taxes are levied on the transfer of assets from a deceased individual’s estate to their heirs or...

SECURE Act 2.0: Impact on Special Needs Trusts

A special needs trust (SNT), or a supplemental needs trust, is a legal entity that helps individuals of any age with disabilities...

Strategic Medicaid Planning with an Elder Law Attorney

The United States Medicaid program provides health insurance to low-income individuals and families. However, because of the steep costs associated with long-term...

Nonjudicial Settlement Agreements: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

Some trusts are irrevocable as soon as they are created, which means that, in general, the trustmaker (the person who created and...

Ways Your Will Can Be Revoked

A will (which should be accompanied by other important documents such as healthcare and financial powers of attorney, as well as a...

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