News by Michal Lipshitz, Esq.
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Will or Trust? Which is best?
Whether a trust or last will and testament ("will") is better for you is dependent on your assets, circumstances, and personal goals.  Every person is different and therefore every estate plan should be tailored to the individual.
Avoid the Scammers: Protecting from Financial Exploitation
A: The National Center on Elder Abuse defines financial exploitation as the "illegal, unauthorized or improper use of an older person's resources for monetary or personal benefit, profit or gain, or that results in depriving an older person of rightful access to, or use of, benefits, resources, belongings, or assets." Exploitation tends to be more prevalent in the aging community, specifically targeting those that are over 65 years old and have some form of mental or physical incapacity.
Estate Planning for Teachers
A: Summer is the best time to check items off your "to-do" list that get pushed off during the busy school year.  You just spent the last ten months teaching and giving everything you have to your students.  It is now time to do something for yourself, which will ultimately help you truly enjoy that summer vacation.
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Barton's Best Bet: Hurricanes to Win the Cup
The Stanley Cup Final is set, and while neither the Buffalo Sabres nor New York Rangers are involved, hockey fans still have plenty to watch. In this South Shore Press Video Vault segment, Managing Editor Stefan Mychajliw and News Director Tom Barton discuss Barton's Best Bet for the championship series between the Carolina Hurricanes and Vegas Golden Knights.