Legacy Notes
Estate planning insights, legal tips, and legacy wisdom from Attorney Brenda Bates.
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6 Ways The American Rescue Plan Can Boost Your Family’s Finances – Part 1
Signed into law on March 11th, President Biden’s $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARP) is the largest direct-to-taxpayer stimulus legislation ever passed,…
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7 Ways To Save Big Money On Your 2020 Taxes – Part 2
2020 was a nightmarish year for many families. But thanks to recent legislation, you could see a silver lining in the form of major tax…
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7 Ways To Save Big Money On Your 2020 Taxes – Part 1
2020 was a nightmarish year for many families. But thanks to recent legislation, you could see a silver lining in the form of major tax…
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Managing Child Care While Dealing With Debilitating Illness: Tips For Parents—Part 2
Even though there are now vaccines for the pandemic and the number of new cases is on the decline, becoming infected is still a very…
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Managing Child Care While Dealing With COVID-19: Tips For Single Parents – Part 1
Even though there are now vaccines for COVID-19 and the number of new cases is on the decline, becoming infected with the virus is still…
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COVID-19 Highlights Critical Need for Advance Healthcare Directives—Part 2
In the first part of this series COVID-19 Highlights Critical Need for Advance Healthcare Directives — Part 1, we discussed the vital importance of having…
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COVID-19 Highlights Critical Need for Advance Healthcare Directives—Part 1
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to ravage the country, doctors across the nation are joining lawyers in urging Americans to create the proper estate planning…
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5 Questions To Ask Before Hiring An Estate Planning Lawyer—Part 2
Since you’ll be discussing topics like death, incapacity, and other frightening life events, hiring an estate planning lawyer may feel intimidating or morbid. But it…
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5 Questions to Ask Before Hiring An Estate Planning Lawyer – Part 1
Since you’ll be discussing topics like death, incapacity, and other frightening life events, hiring an estate planning lawyer may feel intimidating or morbid. But it…
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Use Estate Planning to Ensure Your Legacy Doesn’t Get Erased
When you think about those loved ones who’ve passed away, you probably don’t think very much—or even at all—about the “things” they’ve left you. And…
