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