Landmark Supreme Court Ruling on Same-Sex Marriage Will Have Monumental Effects
In June, the United States Supreme Court issued its decision in Obergefell v. Hodges, a highly publicized case upholding the rights of same-sex couples to
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Everything you need to know
about the areas of family wealth succession and preservation.
Everything you need to know
about the areas of family wealth succession and preservation.
What Is a Trust?
A trust is a legal creation set up to benefit someone or something. For example, some people set up trusts to benefit their children, their
The Top 3 Things to Know Before You Sign a Residential Lease
If you own your home or you’ve been renting so long that this information is old hat to you, consider sharing the details with a
Consider Your Estate Plan Before You Travel
It’s summer, when travel is the busiest and careful planning is necessary to nab the best airfare or book that awesome beach cottage before it
5 Ways to Keep Your Family Out of Court After You Die
You have likely heard over and over that there are many advantages to creating a comprehensive estate plan. One of the most important benefits for
Estate Planning for Blended Families
The term “blended family” has become commonplace in our society and refers to a family where one or both spouses were previously married and have
When Your Foreign National Clients Have to Deal With FIRPTA
When a foreign person sells U.S. real estate, he or she is subject to having 10% of the gross sales price withheld from the proceeds
Estate Planning With Gifts to Grandchildren
If you are in your “golden years” and are looking for ways to spread your wealth, you should consider the various tools that will allow
No, No, No – Your Independent Contractor Cannot Sign a Noncompete. Never. Ever.
According to reports, more employers are hiring people as independent contractors rather than employees to avoid Obamacare, minimum wage requirements, or other laws that only
Protecting Your Child With a Special Needs Trust
When you have a family member with special needs, it is important to understand that your estate planning strategy is unique and requires the assistance
4 Ways to Protect Family Heirlooms From a Family Feud
The passing of family heirlooms from one generation to another should be welcome tradition in most families, but unfortunately, this process can cause long-lasting family
What Every Single Parent Needs to Know About Estate Planning
If you are a single parent, life for you right now probably couldn’t get any busier. You are likely being pulled between work, school activities,
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