The first Podcast dedicated to Kinship Care ran by Kinship Carers Liverpool. Please have a listen and share to all other Kinship groups. For more information please go to our website athttps://kinshipcarersliverpool.co.uk/Follow us on Facebook (Kinship Care Liverpool) Twitter (KinshipLpool) and Instagram (Kinshipcareliverpool) Enjoy and remember You Are Not Alone.
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Hosted by Jeffrey Bellomo, Esq., CELA, LLM, and over 20 years of experience practicing in estate planning. We’ll discuss all things Estate Planning and Law. Our mission is to help educate so that what happened to the Bellomo family doesn’t happen to you. We hope to answer your most burning questions and support you with a solution to estate planning that works for you and your loved ones.
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New Jersey Estate Planning Daily is the internet's most passionate show about New Jersey estate planning and probate. Hosted by David Campanile, owner of Campanile Law LLC, New Jersey Estate Planning Daily exists to talk about everything under the sun related to estate planning and probate, including: Last Will & Testament; Powers of Attorney; Living Will; Advanced Healthcare Directive; Medical Powers of Attorney; Revocable Trusts; Irrevocable Trusts; Special Needs Trusts; Medicaid Planning; ...
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I am an attorney in Virginia. Visit Virginialawoffice.com. This podcast covers standard consultation concerns for many of our practice areas of law in Virginia. Call 757-800-1000 for an appointment.
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There are a lot of myths and misconceptions floating around about estate planning and long-term care planning. Many families fail to plan because they feel overwhelmed and not sure where to start, so they never put a plan in place. Our mission with this podcast is to give you a starting point and empower you to ask the questions that matter most when it comes to putting the right estate plan together for you and your family. In each episode, we are addressing the myths and misconceptions abo ...
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Welcome to the Embrace the Blessing podcast—a source of encouragement and inspiration for parents of children with special needs. Join teacher and seasoned mother of five, Sandy Deppisch, whose youngest is a young adult with Down syndrome, Autism and ADHD as she delves into the joys, challenges, and triumphs of this journey. Each week Sandy chats with moms and dads who truly understand. If you need empowerment and encouragement to keep going, this show is for you. Let's walk the road less tr ...
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Understanding Guardianship: Legal Challenges for Families with Special Needs and Aging Loved Ones
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Carolyn (Carrie) Pugh is an attorney with Bellomo & Associates. In addition to elder law and estate planning, she is experienced in family law, custody conciliation, Social Security disability, and other areas that make her the perfect person to sit down with Jeff and answer your questions about the legal guardianship process. WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW…
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From Crisis to Clarity: How We Helped These Clients Overcome Medicaid Challenges
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In this episode, attorney Bill Miller discusses how his firm helps families who have a loved one going into a nursing home and how their planning can help protect assets. He shares three different scenarios of families they have helped, highlighting that asset protection planning is not just about protecting money for the next generation, but also …
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Kinship Care Liverpool - What's The Hardest Thing About Kinship Care?
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Send us a Text Message. What is the hardest thing about being a Kinship Care? Is it all the paperwork? The lack of information? Or is it a mixture of everything? This looks at some of those hard moments as a Kinship Carer. For more information regarding Kinship Care Liverpool please go to our website https://kinshipcarersliverpool.co.uk/Follow http…
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Kinship Care Liverpool - Holly Marlow New Book and Room in the Nest Reading
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Send us a Text Message. Regular listeners will be aware of the books of Holly Marlow who has appeared on the show before and has now written a new book called Some Things Have Changed which looks a what happens when a child taken into care finds out that their birth parent has had/is having another child. This is an issue that affects many Kinship …
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Supporting Caregivers and People with Dementia: The Alzheimer’s Association of Greater Pennsylvania
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Fran Gibbons is the senior director of development for the Greater Pennsylvania Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association. The organization serves western, central, and northeastern Pennsylvania, helping people with Alzheimer's disease and all other dementias. Fran’s fundraising efforts provide support groups and educational resources while advancing …
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The Five Biggest Mistakes People Make When Applying for Medicaid
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In this episode, attorney Bill Miller discusses the five biggest mistakes that people make when applying for Medicaid to pay for nursing home care. He shares stories and examples to illustrate these mistakes and provides valuable insights on how to avoid them. The mistakes include not having the right kind of power of attorney, thinking that assets…
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Kinship Care Liverpool - Southport Incident and Safety Tips
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Send us a Text Message. Our hearts and thoughts go out to anyone who was affected by the awful tragedy in Southport this past week. A horrifying event and one that should never happen. I pay tribute to those lost and also give some thoughts and hints on simple things to do to keep everyone safe. I wish I didn’t have to do that, but if it helps one …
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More than Money: Josh Hummer’s Innovative Approach to Estate Planning
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Joshua Hummer found that he had a passion for helping people with the intricacies of elder law and estate planning. However, he soon noticed a recurring issue among his clients. While his work fulfilled their needs for wills and trusts, it did not address their deeper concerns about family relationships and values. Recognizing this, Josh developed …
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Caring for Aging Parents: What Caregivers Need to Know
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In this episode, attorney Bill Miller discusses the challenges faced by caregivers and provides valuable information on what caregivers need to know. He emphasizes the importance of having open conversations with aging parents about their wishes and end-of-life care. He also highlights the significance of creating or updating legal plans, including…
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Kinship Care Liverpool - Paddy and Molly Show No Mersey
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Send us a Text Message. Tap out to the new documentary series Paddy and Molly: Show No Mersey! I look at the show featuring Kinship Kid Molly McCann this new BBC series follows the lives of these two future MMA Hall of Famers as they fight for victories, show off Liverpool and prepare for the future. You can watch all eight episodes here on BBC IPl…
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Kinship Care Liverpool - Summer 2024 Activities
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Send us a Text Message. The Summer is here... almost (please someone tell the weather) and so I go through the Summer Program at Kinship Care Liverpool and all the things we have planned for the 6 weeks the kids are off school. For more information regarding Kinship Care Liverpool please go to our website https://kinshipcarersliverpool.co.uk/Follow…
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Jay Metzbower: Applying a Civil Servant’s Heart to the Practice of Elder Law and Estate Planning
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Jay Metzbower, Jr., is an attorney at Bellomo & Associates. After 10+ years in civil service, Jay decided to change careers and poured his dedication to community service into his education and the practice of elder law and estate planning. He can often be found leading one of Bellomo’s many workshops or discussing with his colleagues the latest la…
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In this episode, attorney Bill Miller discusses the differences between wills and trusts. He explains that a will is a legal document that outlines how your probate assets should be distributed after your death, while a trust is a legal agreement that holds assets for the benefit of individuals or purposes. Wills are simpler and less expensive upfr…
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Kinship Care Liverpool - Election 2024 Reaction
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Send us a Text Message. To quote The Rock “ Finally!!!” After 14 long years of Conservatives being charge I talk about Labour sweeping into power and all the hope that there is that this will mean change will happen. It is also great that Lib Dem MP Munira Wilson who is such an advocate of Kisnhip Care won her seat too. Lots of positives for things…
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Building Bonds Beyond Business with Client Relationship Manager Amber Rivera
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Jeff Bellomo has a knack for finding talent outside normal avenues. And so it was when Amber Rivera waited on Jeff’s table during lunch over ten years ago. Since then, Amber has been a key player at Bellomo & Associates. As client relationship manager, she exemplifies the very best of customer service ideals. She guides her clients and supports her…
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Common Pitfalls and Mistakes of Self-Help Estate Planning
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In this episode, attorney Bill Miller discusses common mistakes and pitfalls of self-help estate planning. He shares real-life stories to illustrate the consequences of these mistakes and emphasizes the importance of working with qualified professionals. The main mistakes discussed include putting children's names on bank accounts, relying solely o…
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Guardianships and Conservatorships Versus Powers of Attorney
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In this episode, attorney Bill Miller discusses the differences between guardianships and conservatorships versus a power of attorney. He shares a story about a man who had Alzheimer's and the difficulties faced by his while trying to sell their property due to his inability to sign legal documents. A power of attorney is a document that gives some…
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Send us a Text Message. Kinship Carers Liverpool will be part of Pride in Liverpool on 27th July 2024 and so this is just to let you know about this very important event and what we will be doing. For more information ask in the Wednesday Coffee Morning, through WhatsApp or any other way. For more information on Pride Liverpool go here. https://pri…
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Lancaster Downtowners: A Creative Approach to Aging at Home
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Today, many seniors live longer—often farther away from family—and want to avoid continuing care retirement communities (CCRC). They’d rather age at home in familiar surroundings. But, aging at home usually requires some degree of assistance, which can be difficult to find. Jeff’s guest, Melissa Ressler, is the executive director of Lancaster Downt…
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Kinship Care Liverpool - Go and Vote! General Election 2024
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Send us a Text Message. In case you hadn’t noticed there is a general election coming up on 4th of JULY and so this is a chance for all Kinship Carers and any Kinship Kids who have just turned 18 to vote and make real change. Politics and parties aside I urge everyone to take the time to go and vote and make your voice heard. If you have not regist…
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Kinship Care Liverpool - You Don't Know What You Don't Know
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Send us a Text Message. “You don’t know what you don't know” seems to be very prevalent for Kinship Carers. How often have you overheard someone talking to think “Hey I didn’t know that” or more importantly “Why didn’t anyone tell me that?” This episode looks at knowledge and learning and how we can’t know everything, but if we embrace all our tool…
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Common Questions: Clearing Up Confusion in Estate Planning, Elder Law, and Asset Protection
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Jeff answers some questions that have been coming up in our conference rooms, workshops, and elsewhere. Generally, if a couple of people ask the same question, then we know that other people are thinking it, too. And, since we’re dedicated to education here at Bellomo & Associates, we like to jump in right away and clear up any confusion that might…
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Kinship Care Liverpool - Managing Your Time and Being Selfish for You
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Send us a Text Message. How difficult is it to manage your time? Do you give yourself any time or do you think you should always be on the go? Do you ever feel guilty about doing something for you? STOP This episode looks at managing your time, taking time out for yourself and being selfish. Everyone deserves time for themselves so maybe we just ne…
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The 3 Steps You Need to Take Right Away to Protect You and Your Family When You Get a Dementia Diagnosis
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In this episode, attorney Bill Miller discusses the three steps to take immediately when there's a dementia diagnosis to protect you and your family. He emphasizes the importance of having the right legal documents in place, such as a durable financial power of attorney and an advance directive for healthcare. He also highlights the need for profes…
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Send us a Text Message. This week we look at Men’s Groups. The new ones that are up and running and the benefit of going. If you worry that you will be the only one there then this might be the push you need to join any of the groups specifically for men. For more info on Livpac's new Men's Group Follow them on X here: https://x.com/LivPaCL8?t=RXgF…
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From Youth Advocacy to Elder Law: Carrie Pugh Connects with Community
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Carolyn (Carrie) Pugh brings a breadth of knowledge and a team-oriented attitude to Bellomo & Associates. In addition to her work in elder law and estate planning, she has extensive experience in family law, youth advocacy, and Social Security disability, among other disciplines. She loves people and helping others, but animals figure prominently i…
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Kinship Care Liverpool - What Do You Want?
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Send us a Text Message. On the back of last week’s episode telling you what we do at Kinship Liverpool this episode asks you what do you want us to do. Are there courses you want to do, a change to the coffee morning or how we operate. The more you tell us what you want the more we can become the group you want. So tell us what is it you would like…
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In this episode, attorney Bill Miller discusses special needs trusts—also known as supplemental needs trusts—which are designed to protect the benefits of someone who is disabled and on SSI or Medicaid. He explains the two types of special needs trusts: first-party and third-party. First-party special needs trusts are for individuals who receive an…
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Kinship Care Liverpool - Our Services, WhatsApp and More
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Send us a Text Message. This week I take a look at all the services available at Kinship Carers Liverpool, from WhatsApp groups to Coffee Mornings and everything in between. A quick whistle stop tour through what you can get when you join and engage with Kinship Care Liverpool. For more information regarding Kinship Care Liverpool please go to our …
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Legal Legacies and Four-Legged Friends: A Conversation with Susan Hunter
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Jeff welcomes retired attorney and businessperson Susan Hunter. Before developing a state-of-the-art indoor dog park and boarding-grooming-training facility in Nevada, Susan ran a successful elder law firm in Indiana. Back then, Susan and Jeff took time from their practices to co-teach a systematized approach of practice to elder law, estate planni…
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Send us a Text Message. This week I look at Will Writing and the importance of having one especially when putting things in place for Kinship Carers. There are a number of websites and charities that provide will writing services for free. For more information visit: https://www.gov.uk/make-will For more information regarding Kinship Care Liverpool…
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Kinship Care Liverpool - Free Loaves on Friday. New Book on Care System
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Send us a Text Message. This week I talk about the new book Free Loaves on Fridays: The Care System As Told By People Who Actually Get It edited by Rebekah Pierre. This is a wonderful book hearing some voices from those who have experienced first hand the Care system including one of our Kinship Kids who contributed a section to the book. In this p…
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Tanglewood Life Coaching: Clearing the Brush to Reveal the Best in Us
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Jeff’s guest is Julie Cassaday, a certified life coach and Level II Reiki Healer, whose unique approach to personal development and empowerment has transformed lives. Julie helps individuals reveal the best of themselves by untangling the obstacles to their goals. In addition to private coaching and Reiki, her work extends to communication and orga…
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In this episode, attorney Bill Miller discusses the difference between probate and non-probate assets. Probate assets are those that are solely owned by an individual and do not have any other legal way of transfer, while non-probate assets have designated beneficiaries or joint ownership. Bill also highlights the probate process, including the res…
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Kinship Care Liverpool - Telling Your Story
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Send us a Text Message. This week I talk about telling your story. In whatever way you think would be best for you. Whether it’s starting up your own podcast or writing a story or a poem. If anyone has a Kinship Story that you want to tell you can send to me and I will read it on the show. We all have different stories and the more voices we share …
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The Importance of Long-Term Care Planning
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In this episode, attorney Bill Miller discusses the importance of long-term care planning and the potential financial impact of long-term care costs. He shares personal experiences of families struggling to pay for long-term care and emphasizes the need to protect one's home and life savings. Bill explains the limited options for paying for long-te…
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Send us a Text Message. This week I talk about podcasts. You are obviously listening to one but ever thought of doing your own? Maybe you have a passion for films, or sports or anything. Maybe you want to start a podcast on Kinship too and here are a few helpful hints to get you started For more information regarding Kinship Care Liverpool please g…
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Assisted Living Locators: Managing the Maze of Senior Living Options
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Finding the right senior living community for yourself or a family member can be overwhelming, emotional, and time-consuming. Assisted Living Locators is a nationwide network that helps seniors find the community that best meets their needs. Rick Campomizzi, owner of the local Harrisburg-based office, provides free, personalized service and expert …
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In this episode, attorney Bill Miller breaks down the topic of nursing home Medicaid. He shares a case study of a couple dealing with dementia and the financial challenges they faced. Bill touches on the qualifications for Medicaid and addresses common misconceptions about nursing homes and Medicaid. He also highlights problems people encounter whe…
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Kinship Care Liverpool - Kinship Together Podcast
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Send us a Text Message. Kinship Charity released their own Podcast series this week called Kinship Together with 6 episodes featuring interviews with fellow Kinship Carers talking about their experience. If you get a chance have a listen. It’s free wherever you listen to your podcasts. Search “Kinship Together” https://open.spotify.com/show/0RQuNea…
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Kinship Care Liverpool - Benefits of Singing
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Send us a Text Message. This week I look at the benefits of Singing and Music. Do you enjoy Karaoke or Singing in the shower? Well you should try it whether you sound like Mariah or Mari-ahhhh! For those who can't get out to your local karaoke for any reason you might want to try the Smule app for all your Singing pleasure. It's free to use. Downlo…
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Numbers and More for 2024: IRS Rulings, Tax Info, and Medicaid Updates
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It’s that time of year when Jeff provides the newest and most applicable IRS and Medicaid numbers for tax and estate planning purposes. Many of these numbers are discussed in our free, educational workshops. Jeff also likes to review them here along with related questions we get from our clients. WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW (00:00) Episode introduction. …
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Protecting Assets from the Costs of a Nursing Home Stay
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In this episode, Bill Miller discusses asset protection planning in the context of long-term care and nursing home costs. Learn from personal experiences of families who didn’t have a plan in place and lost everything, as well as families who successfully protected their assets. Explore the different ways to pay for long-term care, including out-of…
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Kinship Care Liverpool - Answering Some Questions
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Send us a Text Message. This week I answer some questions people have asked about funding, age requirements and what happens when your Kin Kid turns 18. Show is dedicated to dearly departed Sally Montgomery, a great supporter of Kinship Carers Liverpool and the Podcast. For more information regarding Kinship Care Liverpool please go to our website …
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In this episode, attorney Bill Miller discusses the differences between revocable and irrevocable trusts. Revocable trusts are flexible and allow the grantor to be the trustee and beneficiary while alive. These types of trusts avoid probate and can be amended or modified at any time. On the other hand, irrevocable trusts provide asset protection fr…
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Kinship Care Liverpool - Special Guardianship Order Liverpool Policy Part Two
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Send us a Text Message. This week I will be going through the second part of the Special Guardianship Policy for Liverpool City Council. Note this is only specific to Liverpool when it comes to policy yet there are let’s of authorities who use the same framework. It is best to speak to your Social Worker or Local Authority to ask if they have their…
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Famous Figures, Part 2: What We Can Learn from Celebrity Estate Plans
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This is the 2nd part of our examination of celebrity estate plans. Using the real-life stories of some of entertainment’s most famous figures, Jeff teaches us valuable lessons that can be applied to our own situations. What You Need to Know (00:00) Episode introduction. (02:56) Singer Whitney Houston created a will in 1993. She died 19 years later …
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In the latest episode of the Miller Estate & Elder Law podcast, estate planning attorney Bill Miller discusses trusts and the important role they play in estate planning. He addresses common misconceptions about trusts, and explains why they are not just for the wealthy. Bill also explains the various roles involved in drafting and administering a …
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Kinship Care Liverpool - Special Guardianship Order Liverpool Policy Part One
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Send us a Text Message. Thus week I will be going through the first part of the Special Guardianship Policy for Liverpool City Council. Note this is only specific to Liverpool when it comes to policy yet there are let’s of authorities who use the same framework. It is best to speak to your Social Worker or Local Authority to ask if they have their …
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Kinship Care Liverpool - Things to Do in Liverpool Part Two
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Send us a Text Message. This week is the second of a two-parter about things to do in Liverpool. If you are on a budget or just want some idea this and next week’s episode will go through all the things you can do if you live in Liverpool or are just coming to visit. For more information on things to do in Liverpool visit https://www.dayoutwiththek…
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