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ESTATE
TALK
IRS Questions Agent's Power to Make Gifts
The IRS continues to challenge
gifts made on behalf of an individual via powers of attorney where the
authority to make gifts is not specifically granted. Consider the case
of Estate of Pruitt v. Commissioner (T.C. Memo. 2000-287).
HEALTH HAPPENINGS
Heart Ache a Major Factor in Heart Disease
Depression may contribute
to the development of heart disease, according to a recent six-year study
by the Cardiovascular Health Study Collaborative Research Group.
LEGAL LINES
Advance Care Planning: Make Your Word Final
Many terminally ill individuals,
choosing quality of life over quantity, would rather not have measures
taken to lengthen their lives. However, some of these—even those who have
clearly spelled out their wishes in a living will or advance directive—may
have to fight their health care providers to have their wishes heeded.
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Top
Site
Of
The
Week:
Families
USA
Families USA Foundation is a national nonprofit
organization dedicated to the achievement of high-quality, affordable health
and long-term care for all Americans. Its site includes companion
sites on Medicaid and managed care with extensive materials from a wide
range of similar organizations, and bot national and state-specific information.
Book
Of
The
Week:
The
Elder Law Handbook: A Legal and Financial Survival Guide for Caregivers
and Seniors
NATIONAL
NOTES
SSA & IRS Warn About Slave Reparation Scams
Both the Social Security
Administration and the IRS are warning African-American seniors about scams
relating to slavery reparations. Several versions of this scam exist, but
all of them are fraudulent and damaging.
NEWS YOU
CAN
USE
How to Shop for Your Elderly Loved One
It’s not too early to start
Christmas shopping, especially if you’re shopping for older adults — an
often challenging task. Carolyn Philpot of Saint Louis University Division
of Geriatric Medicine has a few suggestions for choosing the right gift. |
OCTober
23, 2000