Family-owned businesses are the backbone of many economies, contributing not just to local communities but also to national growth and innovation....
Family-Owned Businesses and the Intersection of Business, Succession and Estate Planning
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When should you start estate planning?
Deciding to officially start the estate planning process is a wise move but one that doesn’t necessarily hinge on a specific date, age or life...
Family Dynamics in Elder Law
Elder Law differs from many other legal practices because it is often not defined by what attorneys do, but rather who they serve. Elder Law...
How a Trust Benefits Your Special Needs Child
The legacy that parents leave their child can impact generations. This is especially true when navigating the challenges of planning for the...
A Guide to Preventing or Resolving Family Estate Disputes
Rivalry among siblings. Most families cannot avoid it.
There Is Much More to a Will Than Transferring Assets
A survey conducted by Care.com revealed that 57% of Americans do not have a Last Will and Testament (a “Will”).
Advance Healthcare Directives: Their Importance
There is a wrenching question that demands an answer, especially in the current Covid-19 epidemic: In the event of a life-threatening illness, how far would you be willing to go in order to prolong your survival?
A Brief Overview of Irrevocable and Revocable Trusts
It is common to use revocable and irrevocable trusts in the estate planning process. Each has benefits and drawbacks depending on your goals.
Update Your Estate Plan on a Regular Basis
In addition to checking your estate planning documents every so often, you should also keep them up to date in case of a life-changing event, such as a birth, marriage, divorce, or move to a new state.
It’s Important to Know the Potential Pitfalls of Beneficiary Designations
The idea of leaving your property to your heirs might seem straightforward. You make a will or a trust, you do a transfer-on-death deed for your real estate, you put your kids on your bank account, you designate beneficiaries for your life insurance and retirement accounts, and you’re done.
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