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The purpose of our blog is to help our clients stay up to date with the latest news and laws that may affect a person's estate, special needs and/or business plans. We also use this forum to showcase some of the fun our office has together and with our families.
The information provided in our blog does not, and is not intended to, constitute legal advice; instead, all information, content, and materials available in these articles are for general informational purposes only. Information in our blog may not constitute the most up-to-date legal or other information.



Oct 17, 20242 min read
YOUR SIGNATURE MATTERS!!!
Coming to a law office to sign estate planning documents requires just what it implies—physically signing estate planning documents. What i
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Sep 13, 20243 min read
Is Home Title Lock "Insurance" A Waste Of Money?
Read why home title lock "insurance" isn't insurance at all.
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Jul 8, 20242 min read
Executor Responsibilities
By Derek L. Graham Here at Philipps & Graham, as part of planning for brighter tomorrows, we assist families with making several...
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Jul 8, 20243 min read
Understanding the Role of a Trustee
If you had to name one person or entity to put in charge of all of your assets, who would that be? Who would you want managing your assets,
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Jul 1, 20242 min read
Job Description Series: Part 3 - Agent in a Power of Attorney
By Derek L. Graham When people hire us to perform estate planning, they almost always do so with a focus on what will happen to their...
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Mar 1, 20232 min read
Medicaid Disenrollment: Know Your Rights
When you receive confusing and/or scary letters from Jobs and Family Services, please remember that RRPG is here to help.
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May 27, 20223 min read
Going on Vacation? Do you know if your Medicaid/Medicare will go with you?
Have you ever stopped to wonder whether the health care coverage with your Medicaid/Medicare programs travels with you?
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Mar 29, 20222 min read
Surprise Medical Bills: Understand Your Rights
By Derek Graham There is not much worse than having a child or loved one in the hospital. Finally getting to bring the child or loved...
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Mar 29, 20222 min read
COVID-19 Funeral Assistance Available From FEMA
By Melissa Feldman The COVID-19 pandemic has brought overwhelming grief to many. If you incurred funeral expenses on or after January...
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Nov 4, 20213 min read
Trustee School
By Derek L. Graham "What do I have to do?" This is the most common question we hear when meeting with an individual who - as the result...
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Oct 21, 20212 min read
#Adulting
By Logan Philipps The word “adulting” is everywhere in pop culture. From Disney’s Phineas and Ferb, to a Podcast called Adulting, because...
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Oct 22, 20204 min read
How to Own Your Real Estate
Real estate encompasses not only one’s primary residence but also other real estate such as a vacation home or a rental property. The...
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Jul 16, 20202 min read
An Estate Plan Is More Than Just Papers In A Binder
by Logan Philipps The picture above is from the movie Onward by Pixar. The film is fabulous. The story is of two brothers searching for...
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May 21, 20203 min read
Don’t Risk it: Protect Your Finances From All The Virus Complications (Corona and beyond)
Many Americans spend a lot of time and effort in managing their finances. While most are worried about how the coronavirus (COVID-19)...
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May 18, 20204 min read
Four Reasons Your Will May Be Contested in Court
Having an updated last will and testament is more important than ever, especially now. However, a will that is poorly created or not...
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May 11, 20205 min read
Five Common Mistakes with “DIY” Estate Plans
In light of the current pandemic, many Americans are becoming aware of the importance of creating or updating their estate planning...
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Jan 2, 20202 min read
Derek's Ronald McDonald House Experience
Little did I know, it would be in 2009 that I learned the real importance of this place where so many find themselves during their deepest..
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Oct 3, 20193 min read
"Danger’s My Middle Name" - Austin Powers
On Labor Day, I jumped out of a perfectly good airplane. Why? Because it was exhilarating, fun, heart racing, and all the things you would..
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Jul 30, 20194 min read
How Much Does a Will Cost? Just ask Facebook...or Should You?
Recently my wife asked me out of the blue how much a Last Will & Testament (“Will”) costs. I was surprised she was asking so I told her...
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