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Physicians and other healthcare providers recognize the inherent risks of their profession, including legal and financial exposure to claims of medical malpractice. However, this professional liability is merely the tip of the iceberg when considering the legal minefield all professionals must navigate when operating a business, employing staff, owning property and even driving a vehicle. […]

Social Security and Supplement Security Income (SSI) benefits will rise 2.5 percent for nearly 73 million Americans in 2025. This annual cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) translates to an average of $50 in additional monthly benefits. The annual COLA is tied to the Consumer Price Index (CPI), as determined by the Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor […]

Naming beneficiaries to receive proceeds from a life insurance policy or retirement account is a difficult decision that requires consideration of a range of factors. Because these selections supersede designations in your will, they are an important step in the estate-planning process that must be addressed with particular care and attention to detail. Selecting Beneficiaries […]

At some point, every parent must consider the possibilities of what will happen should they pass away before their children are old enough to care for themselves. This concern can be significantly more daunting when it involves special-needs children who may never become fully capable of living independently and supporting themselves. For these families, it […]