An outdated estate plan is almost as bad as no estate plan. Either way, it... [Read more...]
Application of the Transfer for Value Rule to the Sale of Life Insurance
Even individuals with modest estates purchase life insurance which means that Estate Planning attorneys must... [Read more...]
Estate Planning is Simple….Right?
Many people think that estate planning is simple: You just press a button on a... [Read more...]
How Long Does it Take to Update a Will?
It’s not the ideal situation, but it’s reality. There will come a time when you... [Read more...]
Application of the Updated Life Expectancy Tables
Since the creation of Individual Retirement Accounts in 1971, they have become an increasingly important... [Read more...]
Time to Review and Change Your Estate Plan
An estate plan is one of the most important parts of your life. This may... [Read more...]
What Everyone Should Know about the New FDIC Regulations
Although revocable trusts are the centerpiece for many estate plans, many clients are confused by... [Read more...]
A Nursing Home Attorney Can Help
Although you may not want to think about it, there could come a point when... [Read more...]
State Income Taxation of Social Security Benefits
The pandemic has had a long-lasting influence on our culture, including encouraging relocation at previously... [Read more...]
What Makes a Power of Attorney “Durable?”
A power of attorney is utilized to select someone who would have the legal ability... [Read more...]
How Estate Planning for a Family May Trap the Unwary Practitioner
Attorneys have long advised entire families with respect to their estate planning. Ethics require attorneys... [Read more...]
Are Insurance Proceeds Part of Your Estate?
You have to be very aware of the potential ravages of the estate tax when... [Read more...]