by Ethan Okura | Dec 8, 2017 | Articles, Estate Taxes and Gift Taxes, Medicaid and Nursing Home Costs, Trusts and Wills
’TIS THE SEASON OF GIVING By Ethan R. Okura and Carroll D. Dortch From the American tradition of a big Thanksgiving feast to the various religious celebrations at this time of year, gifts and sharing with others are what make this holiday season so special....
by Ethan Okura | Nov 30, 2017 | Estate Taxes and Gift Taxes, Articles
Everything You Need To Know About The New Proposed Tax Changes By Ethan R. Okura & Carroll Dortch On November 2, 2017, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act was released. It is a Republican-sponsored bill from the House of Representatives that is intended to simplify...
by Ethan Okura | Oct 25, 2017 | Medicaid and Nursing Home Costs, Articles
Is Medicaid Going Away? By Ethan R. Okura & Carroll Dortch There has been a lot of political changes in the federal government over the past year. With a Republican president in office and a Republican majority in Congress, some people are concerned about...
by Ethan Okura | Sep 15, 2017 | Articles
One of the frequent questions that we hear at Okura & Associates is: “Will I be responsible to pay for my mother’s (or father’s) nursing home expenses?” This can be a scary thought for a working adult who can’t physically provide care...
by Ethan Okura | Aug 31, 2017 | Articles, Medicaid and Nursing Home Costs
Did you know that there are some exemptions that you can employ to save on your property taxes in Hawai‘i? One of the most commonly used exemptions is the real property tax exemption for homeowners. If you own a home in Hawai‘i, your property tax exemption is based on...