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Apr 23
4 min

A Doctor's Message

I’m A Doctor In A COVID-19 Unit. Here’s One Vital Step I Wish Everyone Would Take. Huffintgton Post 4/22/2020 -- Earlier this week, a 30-...

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Mar 13
2 min

How Secure is Social Security?

According to the federal government, unless Congress acts to intervene, Social Security shortfalls are expected beginning in 2035.

If Your Estate Plan Includes IRAs, a New Law Means It Is Time to Reevaluate

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Feb 13
4 min

If Your Estate Plan Includes IRAs, a New Law Means It Is Time to Reevaluate

Both workers and retirees may need to rethink some of their estate planning in light of the newest spending bill. The Setting Every Commu...

NEW RULES FOR OREGON "SMALL ESTATES" - TOM PIXTON

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Jan 6
2 min

NEW RULES FOR OREGON "SMALL ESTATES" - TOM PIXTON

Starting in 2020, the Oregon legislature revised the rules for administering “small estates.” If you die after January 1, 2020, and your...

Pixton Law Group

Dec 27, 2019
4 min

Big Changes to Retirement Accounts

Retirement account planning has changed due to the SECURE Act

The Most Important Estate Planning Documents

Pixton Law Group

Dec 26, 2019
3 min

The Most Important Estate Planning Documents

Proper planning ensures that your wishes will be followed and that your family will have less to worry about after you are gone.

Medicare Premiums to Increase By Almost $10 a Month in 2020

Pixton Law Group

Dec 20, 2019
3 min

Medicare Premiums to Increase By Almost $10 a Month in 2020

After small or no increases the past couple of years, Medicare’s Part B premium will rise sharply in 2020.

IRS Issues Long-Term Care Premium Deductibility Limits for 2020

Pixton Law Group

Dec 17, 2019
2 min

IRS Issues Long-Term Care Premium Deductibility Limits for 2020

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has announced the amount taxpayers can deduct from their 2020 income as a result of buying long-term care

Pixton Law Group

Dec 17, 2019
2 min

Medicaid's Treatment of the Home

Nursing home residents do not automatically have to sell their homes in order to qualify for Medicaid, but that doesn't mean the house is co

Understanding How Assets Are Distributed in a Will

Pixton Law Group

Dec 12, 2019
2 min

Understanding How Assets Are Distributed in a Will

When creating an estate plan, the main decision is how your assets will be distributed after you pass away. Understanding "per stirpes" and

Do Surviving Spouses Have a Right to a 401(k) or an IRA?

Pixton Law Group

Dec 10, 2019
2 min

Do Surviving Spouses Have a Right to a 401(k) or an IRA?

When choosing a beneficiary for a retirement plan, it is important to understand how your spouse will be treated under the plan. Surviving s

The Most Important Estate Planning Documents to Have

Pixton Law Group

Dec 10, 2019
3 min

The Most Important Estate Planning Documents to Have

Making sure you have the right estate planning documents is one of the simplest ways to have a positive impact on your family's future.

Winter Safety Tips for Seniors and Their Caregivers

Pixton Law Group

Dec 5, 2019
1 min

Winter Safety Tips for Seniors and Their Caregivers

This season causes more challenges for seniors. However, with these few tips, it will be easy to stay safe while still enjoying the joyou...

Pixton Law Group

Dec 3, 2019
1 min

Why Plan Your Estate?

But if you postpone planning for your demise until it is too late, you run the risk that your intended beneficiaries -- those you love the m

Why Not Just Use an Off-the-Shelf Power of Attorney Form?

Pixton Law Group

Dec 3, 2019
2 min

Why Not Just Use an Off-the-Shelf Power of Attorney Form?

A durable power of attorney is one of the most important estate planning documents you can have. It allows you to appoint someone to act for

Free Estate Planning Workshop. Bring your questions!

Pixton Law Group

Nov 13, 2019
0 min

Free Estate Planning Workshop. Bring your questions!

Learn how to protect yourself and your assets Now!

Long-Term Care Benefits for Veterans and Surviving Spouses

Pixton Law Group

Nov 11, 2019
3 min

Long-Term Care Benefits for Veterans and Surviving Spouses

Long-term care costs can add up quickly. For veterans and the surviving spouses of veterans who need in-home care or are in a nursing home,

Charitable Remainder Trusts: Income for Life and a Good Deed at Death

Pixton Law Group

Nov 7, 2019
2 min

Charitable Remainder Trusts: Income for Life and a Good Deed at Death

Many people like the idea of leaving bequests to favorite charities in their wills. But instead of leaving money to a charity in your will,

Pixton Law Group

Nov 7, 2019
3 min

Five Estate Planning Myths

There are lots of misconceptions about estate planning, and any one of them can result in costly mistakes. Understanding who needs an estate

Join Us for an Estate Planning Boot Camp!

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Nov 6, 2019
0 min

Join Us for an Estate Planning Boot Camp!

We want to help you protect yourself and youe assets.

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