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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Confusion Continues Over Entertainer’s Estate
Rapper offers $40 million for rights to recordings by Prince but estate rejects offer. And, the estate could be planning a ... Estate Tax

Date: 11/30/2016 Category: Estate Planning
How Will Trump’s Election Affect Wealthy Estates?
President-elect Trump had presented a number of proposals for changing the tax code The press is now exploring the impact of ... Estate Tax

Date: 11/29/2016 Category: Estate Planning
A QPRT Can Still Be Useful
Qualified personal residence trusts have dropped out of favor because of high estate tax exemptions and low interest rates. ... Estate Planning

Date: 11/28/2016 Category: Estate Planning
Estate Plan Requires Careful Thought and Planning
Carrying out an estate plan requires more than the proper legal documents. A general durable power of attorney, a health care ... Estate Planning

Date: 11/28/2016 Category: Estate Planning
And Now Redstone Questions His Competency
Sumner Redstone defended a number of cases recently that questioned his mental competency and won but now he has filed a ... Elder Abuse

Date: 11/25/2016 Category: Estate Planning
An Estate Plan Needs to Be Precise
Connecticut court makes a decision on Maurice Sendak's book collection. Legal intrigue can surround an estate plan if it ... Will

Date: 11/24/2016 Category: Estate Planning
What Sort of Music Would You Like on Your Death Bed?
There is apparently no limits when it comes to making plans for your final days. As you think of your passing you can even ... General Durable Power of Attorney

Date: 11/23/2016 Category: Estate Planning
Approach End-Of-Life Technology Apps with Caution
New startups aim to make apps and online services more prevalent in the estate planning world. Despite the latest technology ... Estate Planning

Date: 11/22/2016 Category: Estate Planning
Extremely Wealthy Often Struggle with What’s Best for Their Children
Bill Gates doesn't plan to leave his entire fortune to his children. People who have made their own way in the world and ... Estate Planning

Date: 11/19/2016 Category: Estate Planning
Be Considerate in Disposing of Ashes
Make sure you don't set up your loved ones for an illegal act when making your final plans. While the traditional method of ...

Date: 11/17/2016 Category: Estate Planning
Revocable Living Trust Can Be Confusing
It is important to understand the legality of a trust and how it fits in with your estate plan. There is often plenty of ... Estate Planning

Date: 11/16/2016 Category: Estate Planning
Some Bicycles are Worth More Than Others
The children of Robin Williams are donating his bicycles as ways for charities to receive support. Robin Williams passed away ... Estate Planning

Date: 11/15/2016 Category: Estate Planning

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