by fawcettlaw | Apr 17, 2013 | From the Desk of Myrna Fawcett
[A]s you plan to make gifts in your elder years, you’ll need to know about federal estate and gift taxes, income taxes, real estate law, estate law, wills and divorce law. Your first step should always be to consult with an attorney. An experienced attorney will...
by fawcettlaw | Apr 9, 2013 | From the Desk of Myrna Fawcett
What is Sequestration? [S]equestration is a big word for automatic, ham-handed federal budget cuts. President Obama, the Senate and the House, figured last year that the best way to ensure some sort of a reduction in government spending was to pass a sequester law. No...
by fawcettlaw | Mar 22, 2013 | From the Desk of Myrna Fawcett
As people grow older they become increasingly aware that “…in this world, nothing is certain but death and taxes.” Those of us involved in Elder law underscore other sayings: “Plan Ahead!” and “An ounce of prevention….” Senior citizens need to plan now, while they are...
by fawcettlaw | Jan 9, 2013 | From the Desk of Myrna Fawcett
[W]e are proud to announce that Fawcett & Fawcett Law have partnered with ElderCareMatters.com to become a member of their ECM Alliance. Members of the national Elder Care Matters Alliance are elder care experts with long and successful careers working with...
by fawcettlaw | Dec 27, 2012 | From the Desk of Myrna Fawcett
There’s definitely something to be said for making a New Year’s Resolution. I’ve always viewed a new year as a clean slate, and it makes sense to set goals for what you intend to do with that time. The possibilities are endless, so why not resolve to make the most of...
by fawcettlaw | Dec 17, 2012 | From the Desk of Myrna Fawcett
In the wake of the unfathomable tragedy at the Sandy Hook Elementary School this past Friday our family here at Fawcett & Fawcett extend our deepest sympathies and heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims of the senseless tragedy. Our thoughts and...