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Should You Own or Rent?
Before the financial crash, the conventional wisdom was that it was almost always better to own a home rather than rent. It seemed like home prices always went up, so there was no reason to pay a landlord if you … Continued
Older Powers of Attorney & Health Care Proxies Need Review
Many power of attorney and health care proxy documents that were created years ago should be revised now as a result of a federal medical privacy law. The law, known as HIPAA, generally prevents health care providers from disclosing your … Continued
New ESM web site
Attorney Robert Scalise Jr. announced the selection of byDesign Inc. of Wallingford, CT to develop a new search optimized web site as part of the firm’s marketing strategy. Ericson, Scalise & Mangan’s practice areas focus on commercial and residential real … Continued
Giving your home to your children can have tax consequences
Many people wonder if it’s a good idea to give their home to their children. While it’s possible to do this, giving away a house can have major tax consequences, among other results. When you give anyone (other than a … Continued

