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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Best to Make Sure Your Will Is Valid
It is important to be sure your will conforms to the laws of your state in order to avoid problems. Confusion continues to ... Estate Planning

Date: 11/14/2016 Category: Estate Planning
How Do Wealthy Parents Motivate Their Children?
It is possible to set up incentive trusts to help your children. Wealthy people have often been concerned about the ...

Date: 11/12/2016 Category: Estate Planning
Challenging the Estate and the Marriage Can Be a Tough Task
Sometimes a recent marriage has to be challenged as well as the estate. The elderly can be at risk from unscrupulous people ...

Date: 11/10/2016 Category: Estate Planning
Estate Planning Not Just for Wealthy
WealthCounsel survey says half of Americans don't see value of estate plan except for wealthy. A survey conducted by ... Estate Planning

Date: 11/08/2016 Category: Estate Planning
Salesman’s Life is Example of Frugal Living and Charitable Giving
Thrifty shoe salesman surprises community and school with gift of nearly $1 million. The Los Angeles Times reports on a ... Estate Planning

Date: 11/07/2016 Category: Estate Planning
Capital Gains Tax Laws May Be Best Friend of the Wealthy
Wealthy people in the U.S. often pay little, if any, income tax but what is the real reason? It appear as if Donald Trump ... Capital Gains Tax

Date: 11/05/2016 Category: Estate Planning
Research before Making Donations to Charities
The upcoming holidays often spark donations to charities so now is the time to conduct your research. Giving to charities ... Estate Planning

Date: 11/03/2016 Category: Estate Planning
Planning Your Own Funeral
While it may not always be at the top of the list people often want to be sure their family has sufficient cash for funeral ... Estate Planning

Date: 11/01/2016 Category: Estate Planning
Desmond Tutu Seeks Right to Take Own Life at His Discretion
Former archbishop and Noble Peace Prize winner puts his support behind physician-assisted suicide. Desmond Tutu led the Truth ... Elder Law

Date: 10/31/2016 Category: General
Court Fights are Over for Sumner Redstone for Now
Challenges of the competency of the 93 year old are finally over. Sumner Redstone has faced many battle over his mental ... Estate Planning

Date: 10/29/2016 Category: Estate Planning
Are Charitable Pledges Enforceable?
Duke files lawsuit in attempt to enforce $10 million unfulfilled pledge. Duke University has filed a lawsuit against Aubrey ... Estate Planning

Date: 10/27/2016 Category: Estate Planning
IRS Rule Changes Draw Fire from Republicans
IRS goes ahead with change in valuation discounts after failing to get Congressional approval. The Internal Revenue Service ... Estate Planning

Date: 10/26/2016 Category: Estate Planning

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