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July is Disability Pride Month
July is Disability Pride Month Why is July Disability Pride Month? The Americans with Disabilities Act became law in July of 1990, and the...
Charitable Remainder Trusts and Charitable Giving
Charitable Remainder Trusts and Charitable Giving What is a CRUT? CRUT is an acronym for Charitable Remainder Unitrust. A CRUT is a type of...
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ESTATE ADMINISTRATION: FISCAL OR CALENDAR YEAR? As the executor of an estate, one of the major choices you’ll make is whether to choose the calendar...
May is Allergy and Asthma Awareness Month
May is Allergy and Asthma Awareness Month Who has life-threatening allergies? Approximately 6 million children in the United States have food...
WHAT ARE POWERS OF ATTORNEY AND WHY DO I NEED THEM?
WHAT ARE POWERS OF ATTORNEY AND WHY DO I NEED THEM? I. What is a POA? A Power of Attorney (aka POA or letter of attorney) is a written...
April is World Autism Awareness Month
April is World Autism Awareness Month What is Autism? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Autism Spectrum Disorder (aka...
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New Jersey: A Desirable State for High-Net-Worth Individuals How New Jersey has become more attractive to high-net-worth individuals New Jersey has no...
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Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month (Continued) - Part II How Do Students with Disabilities Live? Students you know may have disabilities...
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