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Congress

2012

Elder Law

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Gift Tax Returns As A Planning Strategy, Daniel J. Walsh Aug 2012

Gift Tax Returns As A Planning Strategy, Daniel J. Walsh

Marquette Elder's Advisor

Timely filing of a properly prepared gift tax return will begin the statute of limitations period for revaluing the gift for gift tax purposes, but not necessarily for estate tax purposes. Walsh describes how the Taxpayer Relief Act of 1997 (TRA'97) can provide a taxpayer with potential solutions and describes how the final regulations provide planning opportunities for attorneys to assist their clients.


Abuse In Nursing Homes: Consumers Are Being Left In The Dark, Kathryn Hensiak Aug 2012

Abuse In Nursing Homes: Consumers Are Being Left In The Dark, Kathryn Hensiak

Marquette Elder's Advisor

Horrific reports of physical and sexual abuse plague our nation's nursing homes. A key information resource for consumers, the federal Nursing Home Compare website, is failing to provide adequate information. While government officials are making efforts to improve the site, consumers must be vigilant and protect family members in nursing home care.