There is a great deal of confusion over the Big Beautiful Bill Act’s (BBBA) impact on Social Security taxes. Some even claim the Act eliminates Social Security taxes entirely. Does it?The short answer is no. In fact, Social Security benefits,
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The Alexis B. Levitt Blog, published by Alexis B. Levitt, focuses on legal issues related to elder law, estate planning, and special needs trusts, particularly within Massachusetts. It addresses practical concerns such as protecting vulnerable populations from scams, managing special needs trusts to preserve public benefits, and navigating estate planning challenges including tax implications and family dynamics. The blog also highlights community involvement and advocacy, such as supporting Alzheimer's research and care. Additionally, it covers legal considerations for multigenerational living arrangements, including Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs).
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The Advantages and Disadvantages of Converting a Traditional IRA to a Roth IRA
If you are considering the conversion of a Traditional IRA to a Roth IRA, there are a number of factors to consider. Let’s begin by looking at some key differences between these two retirement accounts.With a Traditional IRA, contributions may…
Impact of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act on Medicaid Support for In-Home and Nursing Home Care
The Big, Beautiful Bill was signed into law on the Fourth of July. The bill’s “beauty” is open to debate, but it is clearly big, both in size (over 800 pages) and scope. In this article I will focus on…
Don’t Fall Victim to This Scam!
I’d like to warn you about a scam taking place in our area. It involves an offer to obtain copies of documents from the Registry of Deeds. Here’s what you need to know: When we file client documents at the Registry of…
Why You May Want to Complete a Medical Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment (MOLST) Form
A MOLST form allows patients with a serious advanced illness to inform health care professionals about the medical treatments they want or don’t want in a serious illness care situation. These treatments can include intubation and ventilation, artificial nutrition and hydration,…