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Death with Dignity in Maine

Big things have been happening regarding the right to die in our state! On May 28, L.D. 1313, a bill to allow terminally ill patients to end their lives with medication prescribed by a doctor passed through the Maine House of Representatives by four… Read More
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Attorneys Joy Trueworthy and Rachel Trafton Present on Medicaid Planning

Rudman Winchell and Maine Elder Law Firm Attorneys Joy Trueworthy and Rachel Trafton will present on the topic of Medicaid Planning on June 5, 2019. Joy and Rachel were asked by the National Business Institute to present to local attorneys, paralegal… Read More
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National Elder Law Month

May is National Elder Law Month! At Maine Elder Law Firm, a practice of Rudman Winchell, our elder law services include long-term care planning and asset protection planning, advance health care directives and financial powers of attorney, Maine Medi… Read More
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Jane Skelton Presented on Special Needs Trusts and Legal Ethics

Attorney Jane Skelton presented May 17, 2019, at the National Business Institute seminar in Portland, Maine, titled Trusts From A to Z. Attendees of this seminar included attorneys, trust officers, wealth managers, accountants, and CPAs. Jane present… Read More
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Does all Property go Through Probate?

The purpose of a Last Will and Testament is to control the distribution of property in your probate estate after your death. But what property makes up your probate estate? Not all of it! Anything that is not part of your probate estate is not contro… Read More
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Rachel Trafton attended and participated in Housing Solutions for Maine’s New Age

Rachel Trafton attended and participated in Housing Solutions for Maine’s New Age, a conference and planning charrette that was hosted by the Maine Council on Aging in Belfast, Maine on May 30, 2018. For anyone interest in housing options that coul… Read More
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When Should a Special Needs Trust Be Updated?

Brought to you by Rudman Winchell from the Special Needs Council: By Daniel M. Surprenant, CELA Special needs trusts (SNTs) are financial instruments designed to enhance quality of life for individuals with disabilities by supplementing the governmen… Read More
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World Elder Abuse Awareness Day

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day is observed each year on June 15th to raise public awareness of elder abuse. World Elder Abuse Awareness Day was officially recognized by the United Nations General Assembly in December 2011, following a request by the… Read More
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Estate Planning and Elder Law: Tax Planning in 2018

On December 22, 2017, the President signed into law the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. The changes to the Internal Revenue Code impact virtually every individual and business and are generally effective in 2018. Estate and Gift Tax The federal gift, estate,… Read More
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The Forgotten Step in Estate Planning: Beneficiary Designations

Individuals often believe that a last will and testament is sufficient estate planning. However, a complete estate plan includes a last will and testament and planning for incapacity with a financial power of attorney and an advance health care direc… Read More
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