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HOW TO WRAP UP THE AFFAIRS OF A SPECIAL NEEDS TRUST?

TRUST SETTLOR GIVES UP CONTROL When a settlor creates a trust, he/she passes title of the property or asset to the trust or gives cash money to the trust, wherein the trustee invests the money as a fiduciary or manages the asset or asset in issue for the best interest…

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UNDERSTANDING CELEBRITY BONDS

DAVID BOWIE BONDS         As the world learned, David Bowie passed away on January 10, 2016.  Mr. Bowie was always on the leading edge of creativity, an advocate for meaningful social change and a musical genius to boot.  He started his musical career at the same time as the Beatles,…

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ARBITRATION CLAUSES IN WILL OR TRUST

NEW YORK RULE ON ARBITRATION FOR PROBATE DISPUTES The idea of using quasijudicial means to settle disputes is as old as the country itself. More specifically arbitration is a method that parties utilize that is usually cheaper, quicker and often with much less formality, yet still adheres to principles of…

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ANTICIPATED CHANGES IN IRS RULES REGARDING FAMILY BUSINESS VALUATIONS

WHY IT MATTERS FOR ESTATE PLANNING Every year the Federal Department of Treasury publishes the greenbook which outlines the then current presidential administration’s revenue proposals, tax policies, job creation issues that relate to the Department of Treasury and other related fiscal and policy issues. The greenbook is scrutinized by tax…

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WHEN YOUR ATTORNEY IS A POTENTIAL WITNESS IN SURROGATE COURT

WITNESS ADVOCATE RULE In New York, as well as perhaps every other jurisdiction, an attorney may not serve as an attorney as well as a witness in the same case.  Rules of Professional Conduct, Rule 3.7 is mandatory and not permissive.  It does not matter if it is a bench…

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