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The Game Club PodcastBetween 2 Pods - The Elder Trolls Gaming Podcast - Between the Cheeks Host Slade welcomes the hosts of the Elder Trolls Gaming Podcast to the show for a one-of-a-kind crossover event. The episode kicks off with an engaging introduction as the two podcasting worlds collide, setting the stage for an exciting exchange of ideas and perspectives.Key Highlights: Gaming Insights: The hosts delve into their gaming backgrounds, sharing personal anecdotes and experiences that have shaped their love for gaming. They touch upon their favorite genres, memorable gaming moments, and the evolution of the gaming industry. Podcasting Journeys: The conversation shifts to the world of podcasting, with both sets...2024-02-191h 18

The Gaming DuoHellDivers 2 is Great! Just Not on PC.. Feat The Elder Trolls | Gaming News 2.9.24Join Rob, (The Gaming Duo) and guests Nast3Nate and TakeitEasyJono (The Elder Trolls Gaming Podcast) as they bring you latest gaming news: Helldivers 2 receives mixed reviews on Steam Persona 3 hits 1 million Sales Knuckles TV Series gets an Official Trailer and release Fortnite Launches In-Game Comedy ClubUbisoft Disappointed by AC Nexus VR Sales Nintendo's Direct this month might be a Partnered one Check out The Elder Trolls Gaming podcast: https://linktr.ee/eldertrollspodcast Gaming Duo Discord Server: https://discord.gg/XysUDPr5 The Gaming Duo Website: https://www.gamingduopod.com/ Gaming Duo Merch: https://www.gamingduopod.com/store/ X:https://twitter...2024-02-0932 min

Super GhostEp. 60 - Our Childhood Favorite Games (ft. The Elder Trolls Gaming) | Counter-Strike, Harvest Moon: Back to Nature, Gitaroo Man, The Legend of Dragoon and moreHit the deck! SuperPod Saga is letting loose with this nostalgia blast! No Tommy this time. But Aaron is joined by Jono, Nate, and Dan of "The Elder Trolls Gaming Podcast" as they discuss their favorite games from their childhood. Note to past self: that Beyblade game on PS1 sucks so hard. The Elder Trolls Gaming Podcast info: https://linktr.ee/eldertrollspodcast Check out all of our other episodes, follow us on social media, check out our Patreon, and more! https://www.superpodsaga.com/ Are you a coffee fan? Click the link below and use one-time code "SUPERPODSAGA" at...2023-11-231h 20

Legends Rise: An Elder Scrolls Online PodcastState of the Podcast #1 - Legends Rise: An Elder Scrolls Online Podcast*REQUIRED READING* Marcus Axford sits down to talk about how the show is going and what to look forward to in the coming weeks: -Taking a 2 week break -Releasing shows on Friday, still doing bonus episodes -New intro music with the High Isle Chapter -New opening intro -Changing up the better help ad -Threadless store opening soon -Booking new guests (Lotus of Doom, ZOS, even some non ESO related people like Brandon Cole) also any content creators want to come onto the show...2022-06-0416 min

Elder Law Issues PodcastCase Management and Care PlanningCase management and care planning are central to our elder law practice. We have to actively monitor the care arrangements for the beneficiaries of our trusts. We also act as guardian (of the person) or conservator (of the estate). Both require us to manage care for vulnerable individuals. In this podcast episode, we discuss some of our experience with case management issues. If you are responsible for overseeing the care of an aging and vulnerable individual, we might have some insight to share about those techniques and goals. Of course, your goal in handling the affairs of another individual should...2022-01-2311 min

Elder Law Issues PodcastGifts to Grandkids — and Other Young PeopleThe end of the year is upon us. So is the holiday season. You might be considering making gifts to your grandkids. Or perhaps to other people who are minors (or just young). First a bit of good news. For the past four years, the federal gift tax exclusion amount has been $15,000. That has meant that a gift to virtually anyone -- minor or not -- under that figure meant no tax filings, no taxes and no liability. As of January 1, 2022, that exclusion figure will increase -- all the way up to $16,000. But that begs the real question: how do...2021-11-2811 min

Elder Dragon Durdle PodcastELDER DRAGON DURDLE PODCAST #121 Art is Love, Love is ArtThis week, Durdles recount Niksa's Modern Trio win with a bunch of unexpected decks, and are joined by Robi to discuss and marvel at Midnight Vow spoilers, but more importantly, to look at the art of the set in an adoring fashion. Commander of the Week: Nikša - Kenny G, The Returned King Igor - Winnota Snowball Topics: Niksa and Robi win Modern Wonderful world of Midnight Vow art Show’s Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ElderDragonDurdle/ Show's Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0kQcQJO1KbZExf41dAjupc Show's PocketCasts - https://pca.st/s6fd68xq Igor’s Twitter...2021-11-041h 12

Elder Law Issues PodcastTrust Income Tax DiscussionDo you have to file a trust tax return for the trust you manage? It depends. In this episode of Elder Law Issues, we review the trust income tax filing rules. Spoiler alert: not every trust requires a separate tax return. Even trusts with an EIN (Employer Identification Number) may not actually have to file a federal income tax return. Join us for our discussion of which trusts need to file a federal return, and what it means to be classified as a "grantor" trust. We explain what rules apply to trust tax filing, and who has to prepare them. ...2021-10-3109 min

Elder Dragon Durdle PodcastELDER DRAGON DURDLE PODCAST #120 - Ban TalkThis week, we talk about the value of removal, Ban list update and importance of reading your cards! Commander of the week: Nikša - Thraximundar Igor - Oswald Fiddlebender Show’s Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ElderDragonDurdle/ Show's Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0kQcQJO1KbZExf41dAjupc Show's PocketCasts - https://pca.st/s6fd68xq Igor’s Twitter https://twitter.com/MardumancerIgor Igor’s TappedOut http://tappedout.net/users/Mishraharad/ Nikša’s TappedOut http://tappedout.net/users/TerraTron/2021-09-241h 15

Elder Dragon Durdle PodcastELDER DRAGON DURDLE PODCAST #119 - Return of the MackWe are finally back after a year long hiatus, and to start us off, we've decided to talk about life, EDH and the Magic Showcase 2021, and things to come! Commander of the Week: Nikša - Whole Heap of Decks Igor - Jeska/Tymna Worldgorger Bonanza Topics: Magic Showcase 2021 https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/feature/what-happened-magic-showcase-2021-08-24 2021-09-131h 24

Elder Law Issues PodcastListener’s Questions About Self-Settled SNTsA month ago, a podcast listener asked us a series of detailed questions about self-settled SNTs (special needs trusts). We tackle the questions in this episode. Actually, the listener's questions didn't specify whether their questions were about self-settled special needs trusts or third-party trusts. And the answers differ quite a bit depending on which trust type is involved. So in two earlier podcast episodes (here and here), we addressed the questions for third-party SNTs. Those trusts hold a third-party's money -- like an inheritance set up by a parent of grandparent, for instance. When the money was once directly available...2021-09-1211 min

Elder Law Issues PodcastStaff Profile: Purchasing Cars with AshleyPurchasing Cars with Ashley? Wait: does Fleming & Curti, PLC, have a personal shopper for auto acquisition? Not exactly. But because of our unusual service mix, one of the things we often deal with is setting up transportation for trust beneficiaries and others. That frequently means we use trust (or conservatorship) funds to buy or replace automobiles. Meet Ashley Cooper. Ashley is one of the hard-working and thoughtful Fleming & Curti, PLC, employees, and usually is the main contact for vehicle acquisition, titling and replacement. And no, her name doesn't indicate that we have any special deals with a leading automotive marque. ...2021-09-0511 min

Elder Law Issues PodcastListener’s Questions About SNTs – Part 2In our previous podcast episode we answered listener's questions about SNTs -- special needs trusts. This week we finish up with more questions about SNTs. As we explained in that previous podcast, special needs trusts can be "self-settled" or "third-party." The difference: follow the money. If the funding came from outside sources, the SNT is usually a third-party trust. If the assets came from the beneficiary herself (or himself), the trust is usually a self-settled SNT. When the trust's assets came from outside sources the SNT may still be a self-settled trust -- if the beneficiary could have claimed the...2021-08-2916 min

Elder Law Issues PodcastThe Scope of Duty for an Attorney-in-FactWhat is the scope of duty for an agent on a power of attorney? Are there requirements, and limits? First, language. The person you give authority to in your power of attorney is an agent, or an attorney-in-fact. They are not your "power of attorney", as that is the name of the document itself. Also, there is a difference between health care powers of attorney and financial (sometimes general, or just durable) powers of attorney. There are also other subdivisions of the power-of-attorney genre. Each has its own scope of duty. Join us for our weekly Elder Law Issues podcast...2021-08-1512 min

Elder Law Issues PodcastRestatements 101 – the Podcast EditionLast week we wrote (in our weekly newsletter) about how to modify a trust by restating it into a whole new trust document. This week's podcast episode gives us a chance to talk about the idea -- a sort of Restatements 101 class, if you will. What is a trust restatement? Think of it as a new edition of your trust. Or, as we describe, maybe Your Trust 2.0 (or 4.0, or maybe even 9.0). The basic principle of Restatements 101: the restatement washes away the old trust document altogether, and replaces it with a new trust. But it keeps the same name, so nothing...2021-07-1110 min

Elder Law Issues PodcastCoordinating 529 Plan Accounts in Your Estate PlanAt Fleming & Curti, PLC, we think 529 Plan accounts are a great way to help educate your children and (especially) grandchildren. Coordinating 529 Plan accounts in your estate planning is challenging, and important. There is certainly a big industry of financial planners pushing for you to consider such plans, and we generally approve. But most of the writing about education accounts focuses on selecting among the various options. Less attention focuses on ownership, succession and tax treatment of the plans. Who should own the 529 Plan account you set up for a child or grandchild? Generally, the person who sets it up will...2021-06-2015 min

Elder Law Issues PodcastThe Personal Property List and Your Estate PlanGreat! You've signed your will, your powers of attorney, and your trust. You have retitled your real estate to the trust (or perhaps to a beneficiary deed). Did you complete your personal property list yet? In this Elder Law Issues podcast episode, we talk about the usefulness of a list of items of tangible property -- and recipients for each listed item -- in your Arizona estate plan. As always, we limit our discussion to Arizona law, though we do know that other states may have similar provisions. What is the list? Is it a mandatory list that you must...2021-06-0612 min

Elder Law Issues PodcastLet’s Talk About the Challenges of AgingChallenges of aging: everyone knows that there are plenty. In this podcast episode, we discuss some of those challenges. What special knowledge do we have about the challenges of aging? Well, for one thing, some of us are aging. But more importantly, we've worked with a lot of elderly clients since they weren't all that elderly. In our role as Tucson elder law attorneys, we see aging up close and over time. We have seen too many clients (and friends) learn about mobility issues, fall risks, and other concerns. Join Fleming & Curti partners Elizabeth Noble Rollings Friman and Robert B...2021-05-0912 min

Elder Law Issues PodcastShredding Your Estate PlanDo you need to keep every document you've ever collected in connection with your estate planning? Of course not. Let us help you with shredding your estate plan -- or at least the parts you don't need to keep around. Of course you should keep the originals of your current estate plan. But what about those drafts you got from our office? And what about the previous will and powers of attorney? In this Elder Law Issues podcast episode, we talk about the value of culling your old documents. We also discuss where we think you should keep original documents...2021-02-2112 min

Elder Law Issues PodcastThe Larry King EstateSometimes the very public lives (and deaths) of famous people can give us some insight into elder law issues. Take, for instance, the Larry King estate. Larry King died on January 23, 2021, after a bout of COVID-19 -- though his cause of death was listed as sepsis as a result of kidney and respiratory failures. He was 87. What caught our attention, though, was that he handwrote his will -- what the law calls a "holographic" will. We also were struck by media reports that his estate was worth $2 million, though we immediately suspected that his net worth was considerably higher. Does...2021-02-1414 min

Elder Law Issues PodcastYour Child’s Spouse — What Will They Inherit?If you leave your estate to your child, what interest does your child's spouse acquire in the inheritance? What happens if your child (god forbid) dies before you? Will their inheritance go automatically to their surviving spouse? We get these questions all the time. When we're asked, the short answer is always: "what would you like the answer to be?" Because we can write any arrangement you prefer into your estate plan. But when you do not include a specific provision, there are some default rules that apply. It's not unlike the rules about whether adopted children are included (they...2021-02-0711 min

Elder Law Issues PodcastCan You Disinherit a Family Member?Can you disinherit a family member? Do you have to leave something to children, spouses and other close relatives? Last week, in our Elder Law Issues newsletter, we wrote about disinheriting a child. Particularly, we addressed the increasingly common request we see from clients: what if I don't approve of my child's politics, or lifestyle? But there's also a broader question to address, which we tackle in this podcast episode. CAN you disinherit a family member? Don't you have to leave something (a dollar? a particular token item? a minimum amount?) to children and other close family members? There is...2021-01-1715 min

Elder Law Issues Podcast“Qualified Beneficiaries” Under Arizona Trust LawIf you are trustee of an Arizona trust, you must provide information to "qualified beneficiaries" of the trust. But who are those people? If you join us for this week's podcast episode, we'll help you understand the legal phrase, its meaning and effect. We hope that helps you figure out how to discharge your legal responsibilities. Perhaps you are a trust beneficiary. We can help you figure out what information you are titled to receive. This week's podcast episode is for you, too. Arizona law is based on the Uniform Trust Code, so our Arizona information about qualified beneficiaries might...2020-12-2710 min

Elder Law Issues PodcastTrust Reporting Requirements in ArizonaThere are trust reporting requirements for every trustee. Those requirements vary depending on the circumstances, though. Is the trust revocable or irrevocable? Who are the current beneficiaries? What happens to the trust after the death of current beneficiaries (or, perhaps, the passage of time)? As we discuss in this podcast episode, Arizona's trust reporting requirements are fairly specific. They derive from the Uniform Trust Code, which Arizona adopted in 2008. Does Arizona's version of the trust code apply to you? It's a hard question to answer in the abstract. But for people who are governed by the Arizona version of the...2020-12-2014 min

Elder Law Issues PodcastAddiction and Mental Health — and Elder LawAddiction and mental health issues in the family -- these two problems confront many of our clients. In this week's podcast episode, we talk about some of the planning concerns facing clients with family members who are not able to manage their own care or finances. That often (but not always) means that clients create (or at least consider) third-party special needs trusts. Does every impaired family member require a special trust? Not necessarily. But possible future treatment, limitations on ability to handle finances, and our restrictive public benefits systems require consideration. Not every issue is financial, of course. Sometimes...2020-11-2914 min

Elder Law Issues PodcastI Hate My TrustClients sometimes tell us: "I hate my trust." What they usually mean, of course, is that they don't understand it. Or perhaps they think they paid too much to set it up. Sometimes clients believe they no longer need a trust. So should they revoke the trust and start over? Usually the answer is "no." As we explain in this week's Elder Law Issues podcast episode, once a trust is in place there's almost never a good reason to revoke it. Even if we would not recommend that you create a trust in your current situation, that's not the same...2020-11-1511 min

Elder Law Issues PodcastIs Probate Bad? Always?Everyone knows that it's important to arrange your estate to avoid probate. Is everyone (always) right? In other words: is probate bad? In every circumstance? Join us for our weekly "Elder Law Issues" podcast episode while we discuss the bad things about probate. Spoiler alert: we're not going to tell you that it's a good thing for your estate to be subjected to the court process. But probate may not be as bad as you think. Probate avoidance, like so many legal issues, is about balancing costs and benefits. Having your estate go through the courts might not be so b...2020-11-0813 min

Elder Law Issues PodcastElection!It's election season. Maybe you already knew that. Actually, by the time you hear this podcast episode you'll likely know how things turned out. We didn't know when we recorded, but we did know how we would adapt. The bottom line: we know the election will have a big effect on us (individually and collectively) and on many of our clients and the people we serve. But we're confident that there will be things we can do to address the changes. People will still need estate planning, health care advice, assistance in navigating the disability support "system" in our community. ...2020-11-0108 min

Elder Law Issues PodcastFamily Wealth Discussion — Is It a Good Idea?Clients often wonder: should they tell their family about their assets and estate plan? A family wealth discussion can be a tense experience or a joyous occasion. Of course, they can also be everything in between. To be clear, there's no legal reason you have to explain your estate plan or disclose your wealth to family members. There's also no legal reason not to do so. Some, but not all, clients decide to engage in a family discussion. Privacy considerations may be more important than disclosure for some clients. In this podcast episode, we talk about some of the positives...2020-10-2512 min

Elder Law Issues PodcastCybersecurity – A Cautionary TaleCybersecurity is an important concern for businesses -- and for individuals. In this week's podcast episode, we talk about a recent brush with a hacking exploit in our office. Our office -- and our client information -- remained safe. We did not lose any data or operability. But still, it was a difficult, challenging -- even embarrassing -- episode. We explain, and have some suggestions for clients and colleagues.2020-10-1812 min

Elder Law Issues PodcastElderly Drivers Can Pose a Challenge for Concerned FamilyWe all know the cliches about elderly drivers. As we age many of us experience diminished function. It may be vision, hearing, response time or even cognitive ability. The aging driver can be a concern for family members and the community. This week our podcast episode deals with the elderly driver and how to plan for (and respond to) diminishing capability. We often hear from our clients that they will know when to stop driving. But that's not what we often hear from family members. In fact, the elderly family member often hasn't recognized the need to stop driving. Much...2020-10-1110 min

Elder Law Issues PodcastMental Health Powers — in Powers of Attorney or GuardianshipSometimes the authority to make health care decisions for another person does not work out. It can especially founder on a common limitation: it might not include mental health powers. Without authority over mental health decisions, the agent, guardian or family member may be unable to arrange for sufficient care. Arizona law distinguishes between making general health care decisions for another person and making the decision to authorize inpatient mental health care. In this week's podcast episode, we discuss mental health powers -- both in guardianship proceedings and in health care powers of attorney signed by the patient. As you...2020-10-0411 min

Elder Law Issues PodcastPets and the ElderlyWe have written and talked before about pets and the elderly client in our office. But most of that discussion has focused on how to make plans for your pets after your inevitable demise. What about taking care of pets -- and having them help take care of you -- as you age? As we explain in this podcast episode, there are all sorts of concerns about pets and the elderly. They range from physical safety (active and inactive pets can be fall risks, for example) to emotional security (the value of pets to institutionalized elders is well documented). In...2020-09-2700 min

Elder Law Issues PodcastPlanning for 2021It will come as no surprise that there is an election in November, 2020. Depending on the outcome, there might be significant changes in estate, gift and generation-skipping taxes as soon as next year. Are there things that you need to consider in your planning for 2021? Yes, there are some. Mostly, though, the planning concerns are for very wealthy individuals and couples. People worth less than a few million dollars (perhaps $5 million for married couples) have little to worry about on the estate planning front next year. But for the moderately wealthy and very wealthy, it's worth giving some consideration to...2020-09-2000 min

Elder Law Issues PodcastTrust Funding 201Time for your next podcast class: Trust Funding 201. You signed your living trust (and related documents). Good. You're halfway done. The rest of the job: transferring assets to the trust. In last week's podcast we focused on some of the basic funding issues, in what we called Trust Funding 101. This week we offer Trust Funding 201: a look at some of the more advanced funding issues. The hardest topic of all: what to do with your Individual Retirement Account (IRA), Roth IRA, 401(k) or other retirement plan. We can explain, but there are seldom clear, unequivocal answers. Join us for our...2020-09-1300 min

Elder Dragon Durdle PodcastELDER DRAGON DURDLE PODCAST #118 - Legendary ZEN EpisodeThis week, we've decided to cover the Legends of Return to Return to Zendikar, because doing all of the Zendikar spoilers at once would have been a 4 hour episode! Also, we go over the WotC's plan for 2021. and all the goodies that come from it. Commander of the Week: Nikša - Modern is a Thing Igor - is getting crushed by capitalism Topics: Zendikar Spoilers Show’s Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ElderDragonDurdle/ Show's Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/sho...2020-09-081h 16

Elder Dragon Durdle PodcastELDER DRAGON DURDLE PODCAST #117 - Summer Break Is OverThis week, we go all over the place. From JoJo to Warframe, Persona and Total War... There is even some Magic in all of this! Commander of the Week: Nikša - Almost everything geek, little to no Commander Igor - Alesha Upgrades Show’s Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ElderDragonDurdle/ Show's Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0kQcQJO1KbZExf41dAjupc Show's PocketCasts - https://pca.st/s6fd68xq Igor’s Twitter https://twitter.com/ElderDurdleIgor 2020-09-011h 34

Elder Law Issues PodcastArizona community propertyThe "community property" rules sometimes confuse or alarm lawyers from states that apply the "common-law" property rules. Arizona community property is not really that complicated, but it can be foreign to estate planning practitioners from other states. In this podcast episode, we try to simplify some of the Arizona community property rules. They seem second nature to us -- and we think they reflect how most non-lawyer married couples treat their property rights anyway. But we discuss some of the wrinkles and common misunderstandings.2020-08-3000 min

Elder Law Issues PodcastEstate Planning With Blended FamiliesWe often consult with blended families about their estate planning. Those families -- sometimes with "yours, mine and our" kids, or disparate young-adult backgrounds -- can pose special concerns for us to work through. How common are concerns? The U.S. Census Bureau reports that 1,300 new step-families are formed every day. More than half of families have at least one divorce in their personal story. And as we have explained before, Arizona's default rules for married couples with children not common to both of them are almost never what couples want. This podcast episode gives us a chance to talk...2020-08-2300 min

Elder Law Issues PodcastPlanning With Childless ClientsThere is a lot of social and familial pressure for most people to leave the bulk of their estate to their children. Sometimes, though, we deal with planning with childless clients. How are they different? In this podcast episode we talk about estate planning with our childless clients. Their planning might pose different concerns, like: Who will act as their trustee, personal representative, and financial and health care agent? Many clients rely on their children for those roles, and the childless client does not have that option. Will more of their estate go to charity? And if so, which assets...2020-08-1600 min

Elder Law Issues PodcastLawrence Davidow Explains the SECURE ActTo our delight, a national expert visited us in Tucson recently. Our New York friend Lawrence Davidow explains the SECURE Act in a an Elder Law Issues podcast discussion. We have talked about the SECURE Act before (back in February, before the whole world changed). But we weren't going to pass up a chance to hear from someone as nationally-known and well-respected as New York Elder Law attorney Lawrence Davidow. [Note: shortly after we recorded this discussion, the IRS effectively extended the 60-day period Lawrence refers to until August 31, 2020, for everyone. In other words, you can now return previously-withdrawn minimum...2020-07-1900 min

Elder Law Issues PodcastNew York Medicaid Planning vs. ArizonaNew York Medicaid rules don't ordinarily concern us at Fleming & Curti, PLC. After all, we are a Tucson elder law attorney firm. We don't practice in New York at all. But when we have an opportunity to discuss state-to-state differences with one of the leading elder law practitioners in the nation, we take it. This week we talk with good friend and extraordinary elder law attorney Lawrence Davidow. He has been a leader in the field for over thirty years. In fact, Lawrence is a former President (and a Fellow) of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys. He was...2020-07-1200 min

Elder Law Issues PodcastNew York Elder Law Compared to ArizonaLeading New York elder law attorney Lawrence Davidow was recently in Tucson visiting a friend. We talked him into joining us for a discussion about elder law. Our question: how does the practice of elder law in his home state differ from our Arizona experience? Lawrence left New York just as their coronavirus cases began to come under control. After he arrived in Tucson our state's experience began to deteriorate significantly. As you might imagine, we talked about what he had seen among his older clients in New York and how that differed from what he was seeing in Arizona. ...2020-07-0500 min

Elder Law Issues PodcastInventories in Probate and Trust AdministrationMust administrators prepare formal inventories in probate and trust administration? Does every case require employment of a professional appraiser? Is an inventory public, so that anyone can know what was left to whom? How about beneficiaries, or family members who were left out of the will or trust? In this podcast episode, we discuss the nature of inventories in probate and trust administration. We explain that few inventories need to be filed as part of any public record. And there's more good news: a full appraisal of asset values is seldom required.2020-06-2800 min

Elder Law Issues PodcastAvoiding Probate in ArizonaAvoiding probate: most of our estate planning clients are already sure that's important. But how can you avoid probate? And is it important? What (if any) problems might develop? In this week's regular podcast episode, we talk about avoiding probate in Arizona. We explain beneficiary designations, Arizona's beneficiary deed option, and some of the other techniques. We help you understand the significance of probate avoidance. One primary technique we discuss: establishing a trust. But even that's not enough. If you want to avoid probate, your trust will help -- but only if most or all of your assets are retitled...2020-06-1400 min

Elder Dragon Durdle PodcastELDER DRAGON DURDLE PODCAST #116 - This Podcast is a JoJo ReferenceThere is three constants in life - death, taxes and JoJo. But besides that, this week we tackle the recent ruels change, and the whole swell of Magic 2021 spoilers! Commander of the Week: Niksa - Golos, the Epic One Igor - JoJo's Bizzare Adventure Topic: Commanders dying rule change https://mtgcommander.net/index.php/2020/06/07/june-7-announcement-on-dies-triggers/ M21 Spoilers http://mythicspoiler.com/ Show’s Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ElderDragonDurdle/ Show's Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0kQcQJO1KbZExf41dAjupc ...2020-06-142h 16

Elder Law Issues PodcastEstate Planning During the PandemicWe're still doing estate planning in the pandemic. In this podcast episode, we discuss the kinds of issues clients are asking about, and what steps we encourage people to take. What is the single most important document for you to get in order now? (Spoiler alert: we think it's your health care power of attorney.) In Arizona, as in most states, law offices like ours have been identified as "essential". That means we can stay open -- but we're taking lots of precautions to make sure clients and staff are as safe as can be. We think it's important for...2020-05-3100 min

Elder Law Issues PodcastAgents Who Become IncapableYou completed your estate planning, signing a will, and maybe even a trust. At the same time you signed a durable financial power of attorney, and a health care power of attorney. You planned for the possibility that you become incapacitated or die. But what happens about agents who become incapable of handling your affairs for you? The agents you named in your powers of attorney are extraordinarily important. In fact, we have previously observed that those powers of attorney are probably the most important documents in your estate plan. Your chosen agents have your life and future and their...2020-05-1700 min

Elder Dragon Durdle PodcastELDER DRAGON DURDLE PODCAST #115 - The Big Partner Backdown Brew with Nate!This week, since it is a slow news week, we are joined with Nate, of Magic Tik-Tok fame to brew some C20 partners into skeletons of a deck. After some backing down, we tackle what seemed most boring pair to get to something somewhat playable! Commander of the Week: Nate: Ukkima&Cazur Niksa - Sisay, Weatherlight Captain Igor - Pathfinder 2e Topic: Brewsing with C20 Partners Nathan's Twitter - https://twitter.com/_chefdeadpool Show’s Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ElderDragonDurdle/...2020-05-111h 23

Elder Law Issues PodcastMarijuana and Your Estate PlanWait a minute -- marijuana is illegal, isn't it? Why would it factor into your estate plan? Join us for an engaging podcast discussion with our friend Gerry Beyer. Professor Beyer teaches law at the Texas Tech University College of Law. He is a national authority on a number of topics -- but especially on, shall we say, unusual estate planning issues. Like gun trusts, and pet trusts, and digital wills. One of Prof. Beyer's favorite topics to discuss involves marijuana. Yes, it is illegal under federal law. But it is legal under many state laws. In Arizona, for instance...2020-05-1000 min

Elder Law Issues PodcastAgents and Alternate Agents – Your Power of AttorneyYou already understand the importance of signing a durable financial power of attorney. You know that you need advance health care directives, including a health care power of attorney. But have you thought about the importance of selecting your agents and alternate agents? How many agents should you name on your powers of attorney? Should multiple agents be empowered to act independently of one another? Or should they have to act together, or by some kind of consensus? What about the naming of alternates? Would they be authorized to act any time the primary agent is unavailable, or should the...2020-05-0300 min

Elder Dragon Durdle PodcastELDER DRAGON DURDLE PODCAST #114 - Grand C20 ReviewThis week, Niksa and Igor discuss the April 2020 Commander Banlist update, what they have been up to in the quarantine, and of course, go through the whole C20 set, from new cards to reprints and rate decks from 0-10! Commander of the Week: Niksa - Niv Mizzet Brawl Igor - Alesha in Quarantine Topic: Commander 20 Full Spoiler http://mythicspoiler.com/ Show’s Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ElderDragonDurdle/ Show's Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0kQcQJO1KbZExf41dAjupc Show's PocketCasts - https://pc...2020-04-273h 04

Elder Law Issues PodcastGun Trusts: Do You Need One?We occasionally get asked about "gun trusts." Does everyone who owns a firearm need to think about setting up a gun trust? Or is this something only gun dealers need to worry about? For most casual firearm owners, there's no need to worry about a separate trust to handle guns. But join us for our podcast episode, as we talk through the issues with a nationally-known expert on gun trusts. Prof. Gerry Beyer, who teaches law at the Texas Tech College of Law in Lubbock, speaks about the issue all over the country on a regular basis. Prof. Beyer is...2020-04-2600 min

Elder Law Issues PodcastSpringing vs. Surviving Power of AttorneySpringing vs. surviving durable financial powers of attorney: what's the difference? Which is better? A "springing" power of attorney becomes effective only when the signer becomes incapacitated -- lawyers talk about it "springing" into existence. A "surviving" power is immediately effective, and survives even if the signer later becomes incapacitated. Which do you prefer? Join us for our podcast discussion about the difference between springing vs. surviving powers of attorney. We aim to give you enough information so that you can decide which is for you. Spoiler alert: there's not an answer that is always correct for everyone, and the...2020-04-1900 min

Elder Dragon Durdle PodcastELDER DRAGON DURDLE PODCAST #113 - Ikoria (Mostly)Full SpoilerThis week, Niksa and Igor are in self-isolation, but that's no excuse to not record a show, especially if we've gotten a good chunk of Ikoria spoiler to go about! Commander of the Week: Niksa - What's Magic, in times of CoViD19 Igor - Alesha in Quarantine Topic: Ikoria Full Spoiler http://mythicspoiler.com/ Show’s Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ElderDragonDurdle/ Show's Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0kQcQJO1KbZExf41dAjupc Show's PocketCasts - https://pca.st/s6fd68xq 2020-04-071h 55

Elder Dragon Durdle PodcastElder Dragon Durdle Podcast #112 - Anniversary Show with Kevin CronA few weeks ago, we sat down with Kevin Cron, host of the So Many Insane Podcast, and talked Covid-19 insanity (this was pre-Covid hitting USA and Europe), Commander¸, Secret Lairs and so much more! Commander of the Week: Kevin - Reyhan and Ludevic Niksa - Modern decks galore Igor - Deck Updates Show’s Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ElderDragonDurdle/ Show's Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0kQcQJO1KbZExf41dAjupc Show's PocketCasts - https://pca.st/s6fd68xq Igor’s Twitt...2020-04-071h 23

Elder Law Issues PodcastSimplify Your Estate PlanEveryone wants a "simple" estate plan. But many have complicated notions about distribution of assets. We want to help you simplify your estate plan. We see many clients with fixed ideas about which assets should go to which beneficiaries. Do you have four children? Well, couldn't you just open four accounts at different financial institutions and leave one to each child? Or perhaps you think one child might want to live in your home. Can you just adjust the amount in each of those financial accounts, and then leave the home and a smaller account to that child? Do you...2020-04-0500 min

Elder Law Issues PodcastElectronic Wills in the Era of CoronavirusArizona is one of the forward-thinking states authorizing some sort of electronic signing of wills. So what is the status of electronic wills in the era of coronavirus concerns? Turns out it's not yet ready for the real world. Arizona (and most of the other states at the forefront) still requires witnesses to be physically present with the signer. That defeats the central value of allowing a signer to remain completely isolated. And it's worse than that. If you're thinking that family members or the people you name in your documents could be your witnesses -- in order to minimize...2020-03-2900 min

Elder Law Issues PodcastCOVID-19 Update for Fleming & Curti, PLCLike you, we are trying to stay ahead of the developing pandemic. As we explain in this COVID-19 update, we want to continue to provide services to our clients, trust beneficiaries and wards. Some of those services are essential; all of them are important. At the same time, we do not want to put anyone (in our office, in our client base or in the wider community) at risk. We are adapting as knowledge and rules change. As we have described before, the process in our office is evolving. We do not doubt that there will be more changes...2020-03-2300 min

Elder Law Issues PodcastSpendthrift Trust ProvisionsWhen should your trust include spendthrift trust provisions? Are they only for spendthrifts, or only for "special needs" beneficiaries? In this podcast episode, Tucson elder law attorneys Robert B. Fleming and Elizabeth Noble Rollings Friman discuss limitations on trust distributions. Bottom line: spendthrift trust provisions are useful for all sorts of trust beneficiaries. They are essential for some kinds of beneficiaries.2020-03-2200 min

Elder Law Issues PodcastCOVID-19 and Fleming & Curti, PLCPublic and private offices all across the country are responding to the COVID-19 pandemic. Law offices are no different. But at Fleming & Curti, PLC, we are a little bit different. We have some additional considerations to cope with in deciding how to respond. Our weekly newsletters have addressed what we think clients ought to do, and what we intend to do, about the pandemic. In this special podcast episode, we talk about what we are doing, and how that might change. Our main message: we're watching this closely, and our response is likely to change over time. We will respond...2020-03-1500 min

Elder Law Issues PodcastDividing Personal Property in an EstateOne of the most challenging jobs for a successor trustee or personal representative of an estate: dividing personal property among the beneficiaries or heirs. If you're in charge of administering an estate, how do you decide which of your siblings gets the silver, who gets the antique furniture, and how you're going to handle thousands of family photos? In an earlier podcast episode, we talked about what to do with your parent's house. The same principles apply to personal property -- except that it is usually more numerous, has lower values and carries a lot of emotional interest along with...2020-03-1500 min

Elder Law Issues PodcastWhat Do I Do With My Parent’s House?Suppose you have been named as trustee of your parents' trust, or as personal representative (executor) of your last surviving parent's estate. You wonder: What do I do with my parent's house? Do you sell it immediately, as is? Or can you sell it to one of your siblings? Can you buy it from the trust or estate? One pervasive problem: how much work needs to be done on my parent's house before it can be sold? Should you get it completely cleaned, paint most of the rooms, replace the carpet? How about updating their 50's kitchen? Dealing with your...2020-03-0800 min

Elder Law Issues PodcastOur survey says....At the bottom of each of our newsletter and podcast entries online, we ask a survey question. The current one asks what happens if an Arizona resident dies without a will. We offer five options; we were surprised that less than 1/3 of our readers got the answer right. Our survey says ... that there's lots of confusion about the rules of intestate succession. The most commonly chosen (and wrong) answer indicates that lots of our readers are confused about whether a will can help you avoid probate (spoiler alert: no).2020-03-0100 min

Elder Dragon Durdle PodcastELDER DRAGON DURDLE PODCAST #111 - Secret Lair: International Fetchland DayWe've been away for a month, and golly a lot has happened! Secret Lairs, Ikoria hints, Jumpstart, power levels galore! Commander of the Week: Nikša - Sisay Igor - Alesha Topics: Jumpstart Announcement https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/news/introducing-jumpstart-new-way-play-magic-2020-02-20 International Womens Day Secret Lair https://secretlair.wizards.com/us/product/601986/secret-lair-international-women-s-day-2020 Command Zone Power Levels Suggestion https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ERlKJBAXkAA6n0E?format=jpg&name=medium @RobotRemorse Suggested Power Level Chart https://twitter.com/R...2020-02-271h 15

Elder Law Issues PodcastOur New Office: 1745 E. River Rd., Suite 101We're actually packing up boxes, setting up desks and moving phones and computers. Our new office address: 1745 E. River Rd, Suite 101, Tucson, AZ 85718. We've been updating our readers about the impending relocation of Fleming & Curti, PLC, law offices. The new space in the Joesler Village complex at the intersection of River and Oracle Roads is ready for our move! Join us for this week's podcast episode. We talk about the move, our new offices and how sad we will be to leave our long-time downtown location. We're looking forward to the new space, and we think you'll love it, too. ...2020-02-0900 min

Elder Law Issues PodcastThe SECURE Act – Podcast VersionYou may have read about the SECURE Act, which passed Congress as part of its December, 2019, budget bill. We've written about it in our newsletter (more than once, in fact). Many of our clients are still having a hard time figuring out exactly what it means. The new law is confusing -- and significantly reduces the value of most inherited IRAs (and 401(k)s). One indication of the reduction in value: the IRS predicts that the new law will generate over $16 billion in tax revenues. Yes, we've written about it before. Now we want to talk about it. Join us...2020-02-0200 min

Elder Dragon Durdle PodcastELDER DRAGON DURDLE PODCAST #110 - State of cEDH, with TeamTurn3 JesseIn this off-the-rails episode, we are missing one Nikša, but have brought our buddy Robi and a big friend of the cast, Jesse to gill in the void! We talk about the impact of the ban list update of 20th of January, what did it do to the format overall, and what changes we would like to see! Also, we mention Thassa's Oracle at least 2 times. Commander of the Week: Jesse - Uro Food Chain Robi - Saskia Infect Igor - Heliod, Casual Stax T...2020-01-272h 26

Elder Dragon Durdle PodcastELDER DRAGON DURDLE PODCAST #109 - Why Isn't This Card White?This week, it's all about the full Theros Beyond Death spoilers, aka Why Isn't This Card White podcast. We go over actual good games in the cEDH league, perks of being a mono Red meme deck and what impact the cards from Theros Beyond Death might have on the format! Commander of the Week: Nikša - Ashling, of Meme Variety Igor - Alesha, Who Smiles at Actually Winning Topics: Throne of Eldraine Spoilers: http://mythicspoiler.com/ Show’s Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ElderDragonDurdle/2020-01-121h 38

Elder Dragon Durdle PodcastELDER DRAGON DURDLE PODCAST #108 - 2019 In A Review/Screw WhiteThis week, we say goodbye to all the good and bad things in 2019. Some rants about a certain color happen, some concerns are voiced and hopes are said. Commander of the Week: Nikša - Year of 2019 Igor - Year of 2019 Topics: 2019 in a Review Best/Worst Set of the Year Best/Worst Card of t...2020-01-0155 min

Elder Dragon Durdle PodcastELDER DRAGON DURDLE PODCAST #107 - cEDH League & Theros TalkThis week we recap how Magic Fest Bologna was, good bad & the ugly - as well as the future plans for next Magic Fests. After that, we discuss how we are the best players that have ever played a cEDH league ever, followed by what of Theros Beyond Death spoilers we have! Commander of the Week: Nikša - 2 League Decks Igor - Alesha League Topics: Theros Beyond Death Spoilers: http://mythicspoiler.com/ Outro – Atrocity by Stringstorm Show’s Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ElderDragonDurdle/ 2019-12-201h 20

Elder Dragon Durdle PodcastELDER DRAGON DURDLE PODCAST #106 - Time for MF BolognaThis week, after taking a long break, we talk about recent bannings, Secret Lair, our cEDH League and plans for MF Bologna! Commander of the Week: Nikša - Kykar League Igor - Alesha League Topics: B&R Update https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/news/november-18-2019-banned-and-restricted-announcement Phageborn Stream https://www.twitch.tv/videos/509057402 Secret Lair https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/news/secret-lair-recap-2019-11-25 Outro – Atrocity by Stringstorm Show’s Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Elder...2019-11-2959 min

Elder Dragon Durdle PodcastElder Dragon Durdle Podcast #105 - Theros and Oko TalkThis week, Durdles catch up with the news, the leaks and the announcments! Commander of the Week: Nikša - Selvala/Golos Dilemma Igor - Not Syr Gwyn Topics: Throne of Eldraine Spoilers: http://mythicspoiler.com/ Big Things are coming to Commander - https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/news/big-things-are-coming-commander-2020-2019-10-30 Outro – Atrocity by Stringstorm Show’s Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ElderDragonDurdle/2019-11-091h 24

Elder Dragon Durdle PodcastElder Dragon Durdle Podcast #104 -Of Bannings and PioneersThis week, we are facing turmoil in formats old and new. We react to recent B&R update, both Standard and Pauper, commant on lack of change in EDH and discuss Pioneer! Commander of the Week: Nikša - Jhoira 1-0 Igor - Alesha Upgrades Topics: B&R Update - https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/news/october-21-2019-banned-and-restricted-announcement Pioneer Announcment - https://magic.wizards.com/en/a...2019-10-2748 min

Elder Dragon Durdle PodcastElder Dragon Durdle Podcast #103 - Survey TimeThis week, we're rounding up Eldraine spoilers, talk about some AWESOME podcast news, and the great Commander Survey, brought to us by WotC! Commander of the Week: Nikša - Eldrazi Tron Igor - Podcast News Topics: Throne of Eldraine Spoilers: http://mythicspoiler.com/ Commander Survey - https://www.surveygizmo.com/s3/5201167/f5605a0f0bbf Outro – Atrocity by Stringstorm S...2019-09-271h 39

Elder Dragon Durdle PodcastElder Dragon Durdle Podcast #98 - Throne of Eldraine News/Kykar RisesThis week we delve into all of the possible news that ever news'd last few weeks! Throne of Eldraine, Boosters, C19 ... Commander of the Week: Nikša - Kykar and the Gang Igor - Alesha/Cube/Kykar Topics: Throne of Eldraine Commander 19 Boosters Update Outro – Atrocity by Stringstorm Show’s Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ElderDragonDurdle/ Igor’s Twitter https://twitter.com/ElderDurdleIgor Igor’s TappedOut http://tappedout.net/users/Mishraharad/ Nikša’s TappedOut...2019-09-251h 00

Elder Dragon Durdle PodcastElder Dragon Durdle Podcast 99 - C19 Sultai PortionThis week, the Durdles are managing their Commander 19 expectations, we check out some sweet Sultai cards, and Igor gushes over Morph deck, because he's weird like that. Commander of the Week Nikša - Kykar and Icy Manipulator Igor - Mardu Gang Topics: Commander 19 Sultai cards Outro – Atrocity by Stringstorm Show’s Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ElderDragonDurdle/ Igor’s Twitter https://twitter.com/ElderDurdleIgor Igor’s TappedOut http://tappedout.net/users/Mishraharad/ Nikša’s TappedOut http://tappedout.net/users/Te...2019-09-251h 26

Elder Dragon Durdle PodcastElder Dragon Durdle Podcast 100 - C19 Deck Upgrades, C19 Tournament, C19 Discussion, C19!It is episode 100, everybody! We finally made it, and we're thankful to each and everyone of you that's still with us! This week we discuss C19 prerelease tournament, and how the decks felt like, we upgrade the C19 deck in our specific styles, and discuss B&R Update, plus Duel Commander got new update! Commander of the Week: Nikša - Golos is the New Hotness Igor - Alesha Upgrades Topics: Banned and Restricted List Update - https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/news/august-26-2019...2019-09-251h 33

Elder Dragon Durdle PodcastElder Dragon Durdle Podcast 101 - Throne of Eldraine Spoilers - Brawl Decks DiscussionWe are all up in the plane of Eldraine this week! Froom Food and Food providing planeswalkers, to Food devouring Dragons, and bunch of people going to adventures, we cover it all, including Brawl deck lists! Commander of the Week: Nikša - Eldrazi Tron Igor - Alesha Upgrades Topics: Throne of Eldraine Spoilers: http://mythicspoiler.com/ Brawl Decklists: https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/card-preview/inside-throne-eldraine-brawl-decks-2019-09-04 Outro – Atrocity by Stringstorm Show’s Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ElderDragonDurdle/ Igo...2019-09-251h 16

Elder Dragon Durdle PodcastElder Dragon Durdle Podcast 102 - PCP Fueled Gingerbread ManThis week we are full of Throne of Eldraine spoilers! But before that, Niksa learns a valuable lesson in playing against Morphs, Igor and the gang defend a village against hordes of vampires, and even some EDH is mentioned! Commander of the Week: Nikša - Golos Big Boyz Igor - Defense of Vallaki Topics: Throne of Eldraine Spoilers: http://mythicspoiler.com/ Outro – Atrocity by Stringstorm Show’s Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ElderDragonDurdle/ Igor’s Twitter https://twitter.com/ElderDurdleIgor Igor’s...2019-09-241h 42

Elder Law Today PodcastElder Law Today Podcast Show #18 Continuing Care Retirement CommunitiesContinuing care retirement communities can be a great option for many people. I can move into one community that can meet all my needs, from independent housing to assisted living to nursing home care as I need it. In Show 18 of his monthly elder law podcast, Yale Hauptman, a practicing elder law attorney, provides an overview of CCRCs, the pros and cons. So often, he sees people enter into these financial arrangements without closely examining the 40+ page contract that typically the resident must sign. The contracts often require a large upfront financial commitment. What will the CCRC agreement cover...2009-06-0313 min

Elder-Speek: The Elder-Geek.com PodcastElder-Speek 001This week we launch the unnamed www.elder-geek.com podcast! Send suggestions for our podcast name to contests@elder-geek.com 2009-04-2000 min

Elder Law Today PodcastElder Law Today Podcast Show #15 - You’ve Spent Down all Your Money and Still Can’t Get Medicaid – How Could This Happen? You’ve spent down the remaining assets on Mom’s care and have no more money left. You apply for Medicaid but are told, “Sorry, Mom’s not eligible for another 8 months.” How could this happen? What can you do to avoid this horrific outcome? In Show 15 of his monthly Elder Law Today Podcast, practicing elder law attorney, Yale Hauptman, explains why spending down assets may not be as simple as you think. Medicaid rules are complex and it is easy to get tripped up. Well meaning citizens can unwittingly cause themselves to lose these essential benefits by creatin...2009-03-0511 min

Elder Law Today PodcastElder Law Today Podcast Show #13 Married Couple - Early Action Long Term Care PlanningIn the first show of Season 2 of his Elder Law Today Podcast, by listener request, Yale Hauptman has modified the format and shortened the length of his audio podcast. In a concise 10 minutes, Yale presents a common scenario that many families today are faced with. Dad has just recently been diagnosed with early stages of Alzheimer’s Disease (you can substitute any other long term care illness because the issues remain the same). What lies next for Mom and Dad? What should the family be doing and when? Yale runs through the planning strategies that ought to be...2009-01-1512 min

Elder Law Today PodcastElder Law Today Podcast Show #12 The Talk - How to Communicate with your Parents about Aging and Long Term CareIn show number 12 Yale Hauptman, a practicing elder law attorney sits down with Barbara Salvador of Nannymama.com and Barbara Friesner of Agewiseliving.com, a generational coach and author of “The Ultimate Caregiver’s Guide” to discuss how to have “the talk” with aging parents.Generational differences and lack of communication pose some real challenges to children who are trying to help care for their parents. So many families never discuss long term care and finances until a crisis hits and that’s just too late. If you find yourself in the situation of not knowing what plans your parents...2008-12-0448 min

Elder Law Today PodcastElder Law Today Podcast Show #11 The Current Economic Crisis. What Does it Mean for Medicaid and Long Term CareMuch has happened in both the economic and political arenas since the last show, including the steep drop in the stock markets and the election of President Obama and changing of power in Congress from Republican to Democrat. In show number 11 of his podcast, Elder Law Today, practicing elder law attorney, Yale Hauptman discusses how this all will affect the average American who needs long term care. Some of these changes have already begun to occur. Yale explains how rising unemployment, the government bailout of failing financial companies and the drop in stock markets and thereby...2008-11-0849 min

Elder Law Today PodcastElder Law Today Podcast Show #9 Planning Needs of Elderly Parent with Disabled Adult ChildIn show number 9 of his podcast, Elder Law Today, practicing elder law attorney, Yale Hauptman welcomes as his guest Lauren J. Siegel, a registered nurse and certified life care planner. Lauren explains how she is typically brought into lawsuits brought by parents of disabled minor children and asked to devise a plan of care covering the various needs that the child may have over his/her life. Yale and Lauren then discuss how this same planning is just as important to elderly parents of adult disabled children. Parents must address care issues for those children after they...2008-09-0238 min

Elder Law Today PodcastElder Law Today Podcast Show #8 Medicaid Horror StoriesIn show number 8 of his podcast, Elder Law Today, practicing elder law attorney, Yale Hauptman, discusses some real life case studies to illustrate how the Medicaid laws can trip people up and cause much stress and financial loss for the unprepared and unwary. Yale first discusses the case of the granddaughter caring for her grandmother full time, with Grandmom providing the funds to support both of them. Things go wrong when Grandmom’s condition deteriorates to the point where nursing home care is necessary and the money has run out. Learn the mistakes that this family made an...2008-08-061h 07

Elder Law Today PodcastElder Law Today Podcast #3 Live Call in In the third installment of his podcast, Elder Law Today, Yale Hauptman, a practicing New Jersey elder law attorney, answers listeners’ questions by phone and email. Yale corrects common misconceptions people have about some of the basic legal issues facing seniors today. For example, Yale explains that making gifts up to the annual gift tax exclusion amount will carry a Medicaid transfer penalty. Yale explains what probate is and why you don’t necessarily have to fear and avoid it. Learn why it is a good idea to have a will and not rely on a state’s inte...2008-03-0743 min

Elder Law Today PodcastElder Law Today Podcast Show #2 The Basics of MedicaidIn the second installment of Elder Law Today Podcast, Yale Hauptman, a practicing New Jersey elder law attorney, explains the basics of the Medicaid nursing home program. Yale explains how this needs-based program works, including the asset and income tests for eligibility. Learn what countable and non-countable assets, Medicaid transfer penalty and lookback period are and why Medicare will not cover most nursing home stays. Yale also explains why long term care planning must be done well before entry to a nursing home becomes necessary. Congress passed significant changes to the Medicaid laws 2 years ago, known as the...2008-02-0146 min

Elder Law Today PodcastElder Law Today Podcast #1 What is Elder Law? Special Needs Planning with Guest Matthew GlassIn the debut of his podcast, Elder Law Today, Yale Hauptman, a practicing New Jersey elder law attorney, explains what elder law is and how an elder law attorney can be a valuable counselor to seniors and their families. Learn how elder law differs from traditional estate planning. A will, while important, addresses only one scenario, what happens when one dies. Elder law, however, encompasses so much more, what can be termed life planning or long term care planning. In other words, what happens if I don’t die, but instead have a lengthy illness, need increased care, (ie. home c...2008-01-0100 min