On our first episode of 2025, Michael and Dominick welcomed back a client favorite, Harold A. Bollaci, esteemed attorney specializing in estate planning, elder law, and asset protection strategies. The episode dives into critical financial and legal topics, including updates to state tax laws, market performance in 2024, and the potential impact of a new administration's policies. The discussion emphasized the importance of regularly reviewing and updating estate planning documents, such as wills, trusts, healthcare proxies, and beneficiary designations, to reflect current wishes and circumstances. Strategies for mitigating estate taxes were explored, including annual gifting and the use of trusts, with a focus on special needs trusts for beneficiaries with specific requirements. The team also delved into the distinctions between revocable and irrevocable trusts, Medicaid implications, and asset protection strategies to avoid government clawbacks. The episode concluded with actionable advice for listeners and plans for future collaboration with legal experts.
For more information, please contact Harold Bollaci, P.C. at (516) 538-9700.
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