Is your estate in order? Are you prepared for the unexpected? One of the best gifts you can give your family is to do your estate plan. Please join us for Lunch and Learn on Tuesday, October 19 at noon for a home cooked meal and a program by Gaby Coronado, Esquire.
In this seminar, you will learn how to avoid common estate planning mistakes, as well as:
o Whether you need a Will or Trust? Discover the advantages and disadvantages of both.
o How the new SECURE Act has impacted inherited IRAs and the best strategies to minimize taxes to your heirs.
o How to keep your affairs private and your loved ones out of court if you become disabled and can’t speak for yourself. (Hint: Not all Powers of Attorney are valid!)
o All about probate and what steps can you take now to help your family avoid this expensive and time-consuming legal process when you’re gone.
o If you will owe estate taxes, learn how to help your heirs minimize or even avoid “death” taxes after your passing.
o How to create a long-term care plan before it’s needed so that you are able to stay as independent as possible and in complete control of your decisions as you age.
o Why owning assets jointly or putting property in a child’s name is likely a huge mistake—and what to do instead to accomplish your goals in a secure way.
o Easy strategies to protect your children’s inheritance from being seized if they get divorced, sued or file bankruptcy in the future.
o How to preserve your estate for your children should you pass away and your surviving spouse gets remarried (without a plan, your family’s inheritance will legally go to the new husband or wife!).
o How to qualify and use Medicaid to pay for nursing home expenses which can average $8,821 monthly.
o How parents (and grandparents!) of children with special needs can plan for a lifetime of care without jeopardizing eligibility for important benefits like Medicaid or Supplemental Security Income (SSI).
About Coronado Law Office, PLLC
Coronado Law Office, PLLC is a firm focusing on estate planning, probate, trust administration and elder law. Based in Stafford, VA, our mission is to provide residents of Stafford and surrounding areas with quality estate planning resources, such as assistance with Living Trusts, Wills (simple & complex), Probate, Trust Administration, Powers of Attorney, Living Wills, Irrevocable Trusts, Family Limited Partnerships, and Charitable Giving. When you visit or call our office, we want you to feel comfortable discussing such an important issue concerning both you and your family. We want to arm you with the information you need to make an informed decision about your family’s future. Visit our online Estate Planning Information Center to obtain timely, quality information on estate planning and related issues, including complimentary issues of our Special Reports and Estate Planning News articles. Residents of Stafford and surrounding areas can register to attend our Estate Planning Seminars.
About Gaby Coronado
Gabriela “Gaby” Coronado, Esquire is the owner of Coronado Law Office, PLLC, a firm located in Stafford, Virginia. Ms. Coronado concentrates her practice in the areas of Trusts & Estates, Estate Administration, and Elder Law. In 1994, she obtained her Bachelor’s Degree in Finance and International Business from the American University in Washington, DC. In 1998, Ms. Coronado received her law degree from the University of Puerto Rico School of Law. She is a member of the American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys; The Virginia Bar Association (Sections on Trust & Estate and Real Property); and the Military Spouse JD Network; among others.
Ms. Coronado is licensed to practice law before the Commonwealth of Virginia; and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico and its Federal courts. She is an active member in good standing of the bars of both jurisdictions.
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Ms. Coronado dedicated 11 years working as a civilian for the United States Marine Corps. Ms. Coronado and her husband, a retired Marine, dedicate time in organizations serving the active duty members and veterans in their area.
Prior to moving to Virginia in 2004, Ms. Coronado practice law in Puerto Rico. Ms. Coronado is fluent in both English and Spanish, and has practice law in both languages.