Estate Planning, Trusts Estate Lawsuit Reinstated Involving Claimed Executor Fraud Famed rock music promoter Bill Graham made his name as the organizer of popular music festivals and concerts. His events … January 6, 2014 2 MIN READ
Estate Planning, Trusts The Basics: The Importance of Living Trusts in Estate Planning An important element of estate planning is ensuring the financial security of your family after you are gone. Like most … January 2, 2014 2 MIN READ
Estate Planning A Court Order Delays Life Support Termination Legal battles between families and hospitals over whether to disconnect life-support systems are nothing new. Optimistic family members plead with … December 31, 2013 2 MIN READ
Estate Planning Family Fights for Years to Get Email Access After Untimely Death What is considered an “asset” today may not be the same as what was an asset one hundred years ago … December 26, 2013 2 MIN READ
Estate Planning, Estate Taxes, Trusts Gift Tax Benefits Expiring At End of Year? Timing is critical in estate planning for many reasons. Most obviously because plans are intended to help ease the burden … December 20, 2013 2 MIN READ
Estate Planning, Trusts Beyond Pet Trusts — The Rise of Pet Hospice Care In recent decades “pet trusts” have grown in popularity as a way for residents to include their beloved animal companions … December 17, 2013 0 MIN READ
Estate Administration, Estate Planning, Trusts Later-Life Marriages and Prenuptial Agreements The “Golden Years” – that peaceful time of life after retirement; a time to watch the grandchildren grow up to … December 8, 2013 2 MIN READ
Estate Planning, Estate Taxes Would Changes to Charitable Tax Deductions Affect American Gifting? Many New York residents make charitable giving a part of their estate plan. Whether for estate tax benefits to pass … December 4, 2013 2 MIN READ
Estate Planning, Estate Taxes, Trusts New Decision on Valuation of New York LLC for Estate Tax Purposes Last month the United States tax court issues a decision in a case which caught the eye of many involved … December 2, 2013 2 MIN READ