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Why you might consider a Pet Trust”?

Remember that they can’t do a lot of things for themselves and that they depend on you to make their life a quality life! A PET’S TEN COMMANDMENTS 1. My life is likely to last 10-15 years. Any separation from you is likely to be…


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Elder Law Boot Camp - NCTC Gainesville, Cooke County Campus

North Central Texas College Gainesville, Cooke County Campus November 4 and 5, 2013 Monday and Tuesday 6 – 8:00 pm Richard M. Barron, Attorney at Law, Instructor SESSION ONE November 4, 2013 - The “Elder Law Boot Camp” is designed to inform Seniors of legal…


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Veterans Administration ‘PENSION POACHERS’

“Pension Poachers BLAMED FOR BACKLOG IN APPROVAL OF VA APPLICATIONS” Article Published in “The Mercury” By Kathy Martin http://www.pottsmerc.com/article/20130609/LIFE01/130609326/ “The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has an enormous backlog of disability claims, which includes compensation benefits and Aid and Attendance (Pension) benefits. The backlog is…


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Seniors Active In Learning, S.A.I.L., “Elder Law Boot Camp”

S.A.I.L., Seniors Active In Learning, is part of the Collin County Community College Continuing Education Departmant. S.A.I.L. has scheduled the “Elder Law Boot Camp” for Monday Apri; 8,15 & 22, 2013 from 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM. Fro more information and to enroll in S.A.I.L.…


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Elder Law Boot Camp - NCTC Gainesville, Cook County, Texas

Elder Law Boot Camp North Central Texas College Gainesville, Cooke County, Texas Campus March 25 and 26, 2013 Monday and Tuesday 6 – 8:00 pm Richard M. Barron Attorney at Law Instructor SESSION ONE March 25, 2013 - The “Elder Law Boot Camp” is designed to…


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On the VA Aid & Attendance Waiting List?

If you have filed a claim with the VA and have not had a response except “we are working on it” the following may be of interest.  This was a response from the Philadelphia Regional office but would be applicable to the St. Paul Regional…


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Elder Law Boot Camp Spring 2013

Elder Law Boot Camp North Central Texas College Gainesville, Cooke County, Texas Campus March 25 and 26, 2013 Monday and Tuesday 6 – 8:00 pm Richard M. Barron, Attorney at Law, Instructor SESSION ONE March 25, 2013 - The “Elder Law Boot Camp” is designed…


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Be Aware of the Dangers of Joint Accounts

Many people believe that joint accounts are a good way to avoid probate and transfer money to loved ones, and such accounts are sometimes referred to as “the common person’s estate plan.” But while joint accounts can be useful in certain circumstances, they can have…


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“ELDER LAW BOOT CAMP” AT UNT’S EMERITUS COLLEGE, DENTON, TEXAS

September 4, 11 and 18, 2012 - 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM University of North Texas, Denton, Texas “Elder Law Boot Camp” Learn the basics of Elder Law in TexaS The classes are designed to educate senior citizens and/or families on some of the common legal…


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Don’t Wait Until It Is Too Late!

Wills, trusts, and powers of attorney for both financial and medical decisions are important documents in a estate and disability plan. Most people realize that it is important to create a legal will and/or trust, but many forget to update them as changes in their…


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