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Make End-of-Life Decisions Now
Posted on April 4, 2013 by mfurlong@lutheranhomecare.org

  Sadly, accidents and medical emergencies can occur suddenly to anyone at any age resulting in families having to face difficult end-of-life decisions.  Imagine the shock and surprise of such an event occurring and then having to make life sustaining … Continue reading →

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Leaving Your Money to Your Uncle Sam
Posted on November 30, 2011 by vthompson@lutheranscp.org

      Even though most people don’t currently have to worry about federal estate taxes, most Pennsylvania residents will pay STATE estate taxes.  In Pennsylvania, only spouses are exempt from paying taxes on inheritances.  Children and parents must pay 4.5% tax, … Continue reading →

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Let’s Talk Turkey!
Posted on November 21, 2011 by mfurlong@lutheranhomecare.org

  If something happened to you where you could not make life sustaining decisions for yourself, are you confident that your loved ones would make the right decisions for you?  Do they know what kind of care you would want?  … Continue reading →

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If Something Happens to Me, Who Will Make the Decisions?
Posted on September 29, 2011 by vthompson@lutheranscp.org

  Only about one in three people in the US have prepared the legal documents that will ensure their family knows who should make important decisions about their care and what should happen to their possessions after they are gone.  … Continue reading →

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Do I Need a Living Trust?
Posted on July 19, 2011 by vthompson@lutheranscp.org

A Living Trust may be beneficial to seniors with substantial assets, but they aren’t for everyone. Continue reading →

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Is Your Will Up To Date?
Posted on May 20, 2011 by vthompson@lutheranscp.org

If you are one of the 50% of Americans who have made a will, Congratulations!  You have taken an important step in planning for the future.   If you are like most people, however, you put your will in a safe … Continue reading →

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