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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Blending Families, Blending Finances
All couples should have [a] talk [about] finances before they get married. But it's especially important to cover all the ... Blended Family

Date: 11/29/2013 Category: Estate Planning
When Wills Don’t Work (And Sometimes Why)
Most people assume that their wills are the ultimate guide on who gets their bank or brokerage accounts after they die. But a ... Estate Planning

Date: 11/28/2013 Category: Estate Planning
Giving The Illiquid
With the holidays and year-end quickly approaching, now would be a good time to discuss an alternative to a cash charitable ... Charitable Gifting

Date: 11/27/2013 Category: Estate Planning
Growing Old – Sissies Need Not Apply
Sorry, kids, but I was never gracious, and it just gets harder and harder. I want the right, at 86, to play kick-the-can, to ... Elder Law

Date: 11/26/2013 Category: Estate Planning
“Estate Planning” Described
Estate planning is the process of legally structuring the future disposition of current and projected assets. What is estate ... Estate Planning

Date: 11/25/2013 Category: Estate Planning
MOPM – Managing Other People’s Money
If you're handling the finances for an older family member or are about to do so, some sticky challenges can pop up quicker ... Estate Planning

Date: 11/22/2013 Category: Estate Planning
Family Meetings – More Than Just Fun
You don't have to be a blended family with a bunch of teenagers under one roof to need a family meeting (though it could ... Estate Planning

Date: 11/20/2013 Category: Estate Planning
Leaving Your Business By Design
One thing is certain about the relationship with your small business: One day in the future will be the last in your ... Business

Date: 11/19/2013 Category: General
Giving And Deducting
Making a charitable donation is not only a chance to make a difference: it's also an excellent way to reduce your tax burden ... Charitable Gifting

Date: 11/18/2013 Category: Estate Planning
Sharing Your Personal Financial Information – All In The Family
To ensure that your heirs have easy access to your financial life, leave them a road map. The best laid plans of mice and men ... Estate Planning

Date: 11/16/2013 Category: Estate Planning
State Death Tax Gotchas
The federal government giveth-and state governments taketh away. That's increasingly the case with estate and gift taxes. The ... Estate Tax

Date: 11/15/2013 Category: Estate Planning
Social Security Likes Diet COLA
The nation's elderly and disabled Social Security recipients will receive a 1.5 percent increase in payments in 2014. This is ... Medicare

Date: 11/14/2013 Category: General

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