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How Can I Minimize My Probate Estate?

Estate planning is not just for the wealthy. Anyone with a bank account, house, car or other personal property should have a will.

Posted on: September 22, 2022

Why You Need an Estate Plan

Do you know what will happen to your property, belongings and debt when you die? What about your children? If you haven't created an estate plan, now's the time to start. Here's how.

Posted on: September 20, 2022

What Does a Living Will Do for Me?

A living will is a legal document expressing your wishes on receiving or declining medical care or life-sustaining treatments should you become terminally ill or injured and unable to communicate those decisions for yourself.

Posted on: September 19, 2022

Why Does Everyone Need an Estate Plan?

Accidents happen. Illnesses can strike anyone unexpectedly. So, take a moment to get a few basic estate planning tasks out of the way. You—and the people you love—will be glad you did.

Posted on: September 16, 2022

Another Reason Why You Need an Estate Planning Attorney

Property law can be complex and arcane, even for lawyers and judges. The rule against perpetuities is an example of how older property laws can influence how families transfer and inherit property rights.

Posted on: September 15, 2022

How Does a Business Owner Create an Exit Strategy?

You spend a lifetime building your business, so it’s crucial to have a game plan when it’s time to leave. Being prepared will help optimize the transition from a financial and tax perspective.

Posted on: September 14, 2022

How Can I Choose an Estate Planning Lawyer?

Planning for the future provides protection and peace of mind, so it becomes increasingly important to seniors as they approach their twilight years.

Posted on: September 13, 2022

What Jackie Kennedy Knew about CLATs and Estate Planning

Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis will long be known for many superlative distinctions: an internationally beloved former first lady of the United States, one of the most influential contributors to the restoration and preservation of the White House and a peerless cultural icon.

Posted on: September 12, 2022

How Important Is It to have Long-Term Care Insurance?

Political instability, rampant inflation and the specter of recession are looming threats to our clients’ financial future, which directly impacts their ability to take care of themselves at a point in their lives when they are likely to need care or other age-related services.

Posted on: September 9, 2022

IRS Extends Portability Election Option Deadline from Two to Five Years

Portability allows spouses to combine their exemption from estate and gift tax. This allows a surviving spouse to use the unused estate tax emption of the deceased spouse.

Posted on: September 8, 2022