The Right to Die: New York’s Medical Aid in Dying Act Nationwide The Death with Dignity Act gained national attention when it Brittany Maynard a 29 year old woman suffering from … July 12, 2016 2 MIN READ
What To Do When There are Multiple Wills Written: Which Takes Precedence? Over the course of your life you go through many stages. For some people that includes moving to and from … June 20, 2016 2 MIN READ
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 … February 3, 2016 2 MIN READ
Caregiving, CAMERAS IN THE NURSING HOME MANY ISSUES TO ADDRESS – PRIVACY AND LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS The issue of video cameras in nursing homes has exploded … December 11, 2015 2 MIN READ
Asset Protection, Assumption of Potential Tax Liability May Affect Estate Planning GIFT TAX LIABILITY Gift tax liability and estate planning sometimes intersect. The tax Court case of Steinberg v. Commissioner 141 … November 21, 2015 2 MIN READ
Asset Protection, Using Beneficiaries as Part of Your Estate Plan – Part II: Considerations An earlier post on this blog provided an overview of using beneficiary designations as part of your estate plan. Recall … October 13, 2015 2 MIN READ
What to Do When You Inherit Your Parent’s Home According to the Boston College Center of Wealth and Philanthropy the Baby Boomer generation stands to inherit over $27 trillion … October 27, 2014 2 MIN READ
Estate Planning Tips for Business Owners Many people business owners and everyone else are concerned about the federal estate tax when creating their estate plans. Although … July 17, 2014 2 MIN READ
Lawyer Developing Online Estate Planning Game An attorney is developing an online game aimed at teaching its players about estate planning. Stephanie Kimbro has created a … June 11, 2014 2 MIN READ