Our Estate Planning & Probate Blog

When it comes to estate planning, a little information can go a long way. In our blog, our legal team explores common problems we see when reviewing estate plans, as well as tips you can put into practice immediately to protect your future.

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Federal Law to Protect Rights of Heirs Headed for Test
Law aims at making it easier for families and heirs to recover art stolen by Nazis decades ago. The Holocaust Expropriated ... Elder Law

Date: 03/31/2017 Category: Estate Planning
Think Carefully Before Cancelling Survivorship Insurance
It might not be a good idea to cancel survivorship insurance, even if the federal estate tax is repealed. Dropping ... Estate Tax

Date: 03/30/2017 Category: Estate Planning
Battle over Jackson Estate Shows No Sign of Abating
Charges of elder abuse surface in fight over entertainer's estate. The latest charges surfacing in the family fight over ... Estate Administration

Date: 03/29/2017 Category: Estate Planning
Alzheimer’s Cost Threatens Medicare, Medicaid
Alzheimer's is the most costly disease to treat today, with one out of every five dollars spent by Medicaid and Medicare ... Elder Law

Date: 03/28/2017 Category: Estate Planning
It Might Be Time to Rethink Your Retirement
A longer life span means that many Americans are not prepared for a long retirement. A major problem facing the U.S. today is ... Elder Law

Date: 03/27/2017 Category: General
Retirement Planning Should Include Your Estate
One of the biggest mistakes in planning for retirement is leaving out an estate plan. A major retirement mistake people ... Estate Planning

Date: 03/24/2017 Category: Estate Planning
High Sugar Diet May Have Hidden Danger
Researchers beginning to suspect link between sugar and Alzheimer's Disease. New research has discovered a clue to the ... Elder Law

Date: 03/23/2017 Category: General
Sharing Burial Site with Pets Gaining in Popularity
As the trend for pets to gain importance in people's lives increases, so does the interest in being buried alongside them. ... Estate Planning Attorney

Date: 03/22/2017 Category: Estate Planning
Imprisoned Serial Killer Seeks Right to Die
In prison for decades, a serial killer in the U.K. presents an unusual challenge. In the 1960s, with the help of a partner, ... Elder Law

Date: 03/21/2017 Category: General
A Crackdown on Marijuana Could Have an Impact on the Elderly
The federal government could enforce laws against marijuana use resulting in a surprising impact on the elderly who use it to ... Elder Law

Date: 03/20/2017 Category: General
Seniors May Feel Impact of Tightened Borders
President Trump's policy of cracking down on illegal immigration, could have an impact on the availability of health care for ... Elder Law

Date: 03/18/2017 Category: General
Price Tag May Be Attached to Repeal of Estate Tax
Congress could repeal estate tax but revenue may have to be made up from another source. Congress could find a price tag ... Estate Tax

Date: 03/17/2017 Category: Estate Planning

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