by Leslie Marenco | Oct 7, 2014 | Articles, Uncategorized
Sometimes you just want to document your own agreements without consulting with a lawyer. Written agreements are binding documents that define the obligations of all parties involved in a specific project or for the sale of a good or service. Written agreements...
by Leslie Marenco | Oct 7, 2014 | Articles, Celebrity Estates, Estate Planning, Estate Tax
A tax battle is brewing over author Tom Clancy’s $83 million estate, pitting Mr. Clancy’s wife against the adult children of his former marriage. The widow, Alexandra Clancy is taking legal steps aimed at shifting all state and federal estate taxes—estimated in...
by Leslie Marenco | Oct 7, 2014 | Articles, Business/ Corporate Law, Estate Planning, High Net Worth
The removal of a trustee from a trust can be a difficult and time consuming process for both beneficiaries and trustees alike. Courts are generally hate to interfere with a settlor/creator’s choice of trustees. However, most states provide trust beneficiaries a...
by Leslie Marenco | Oct 3, 2014 | Articles, Estate Planning, Gift Tax, Trusts
If you have grandchildren – or are getting ready to welcome one like political power couple Bill and Hillary Clinton – you know the special joy they bring. After all, you can now leave all the heavy lifting to the parents and just enjoy connecting with...
by Leslie Marenco | Sep 29, 2014 | Articles, Uncategorized
Virtually any issue related to a person’s employment is governed by a mix of both state and federal law. Federal employment law often affords workers greater protections than state law alone. Although many employers offer paid holidays, sick days, and vacation time...