If you are one of the 86 million Americans who own a cat, then you should consider including a pet trust in your estate plan. Cat lovers actually outnumber dog lovers in the United States,...
Roman Blum died last year at the ripe old age of 97. A New York developer, Blum made a fortune over the years developing on what was, at the time, the virgin ground of Staten...
Trusts were once used only by wealthy families who wanted to pass down the family fortune from generation to generation. Today though, trusts have evolved to the point where even someone with a modest estate...
In the 21st century, almost everything that was once done in person is now done electronically. Can you imagine a week without using your e-mail account? What about sharing photos and videos the old fashioned...
In the wake of the passage of the much awaited American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2013, taxpayers are left with questions about how to incorporate the new laws into their estate plans. One area of...
Many people choose to give gifts to family members and loved ones during their lifetime instead of waiting until death to gift estate assets. Along with being able to watch the recipient enjoy the gift,...
Whether your estate plan consists of nothing more than a Last Will and Testament or is extremely complex, a personal property memorandum, or PPM, may be an additional you want to consider. Only a consultation...
Creating a comprehensive estate plan requires you to make numerous important decisions. One of those is appointing someone to be the executor of your estate. Many people consider this a “formality” and don’t give the...
If you have just welcomed a new addition to the family into your home, you are undoubtedly inundated with changes to your life and your lifestyle. In the midst of all those everyday changes, don’t...
For the most part, women over the age of about 50 grew up at a time in America when it was still traditional for the husband to support the family financially and to make the...
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