Asset Protection: When a Will Won’t Work
One of the most prevalent misconceptions when it comes to estate planning is that if you have a will, it will take care of everything
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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.
Protecting Your Family When It Matters Most
A drama currently playing out in a French courtroom demonstrates that any elderly person can fall victim to financial abuse, even the second wealthiest woman
No More Reasons for Delay in Implementing These 5 Estate Planning Essentials
Last year’s uncertainty about the future of the estate and gift tax caused many people to put their estate planning on hold, even though estate
Help for Dealing With a Parent’s Dementia Diagnosis
Alzheimer’s Disease is in the news again thanks to Academy Award winner Julianne Moore’s performance in the movie Still Alice, where she portrays a college
Bobby Brown May Get Some of Whitney’s $20M After All
Whitney Houston was found dead in the tub three years ago. Now her 21-year-old daughter might be on life support for the rest of
Shift Taxes to Someone Else
Shifting income is a time-honored tactic of the wealthy to save taxes. Income is “shifted” or moved to a family member in a lower tax
The Basic Estate Planning Task EVERY Adult Needs to Review Today
With the federal estate tax exemption at $5.43 million for 2015, many people think estate planning is unnecessary. But there’s one thing ALL adults over
Robin Williams’ Family Fight Over Personal Property is Not So Funny
Robin Williams’ wife Susan has gone to court over personal items she says were taken from the couple’s Tiburon, California, home without her permission. Williams’
Robin Williams’ Widow Sues Estate; Wants Clarity on What is “Memorabilia”
Nearly six months after the death of Robin Williams, his widow Susan Schneider Williams and his children have become engaged in a contentious legal
Why Multi-Member LLCs Must Adopt a Buy Sell Agreement
Members of a multi-member LLC who do not sign a Buy Sell Agreement are stuck with each other FOREVER unless they can agree on how
Reasons to Establish a Trust (and Being Rich Isn’t One of Them)
When you hear the words, “trust fund,” do you conjure up images of stately mansions and party yachts? A trust fund – or trust –
Can Emails be Considered Enforceable Contracts?
While many people consider email to be an informal way of communicating, courts have generally held that emails can be considered enforceable contracts even if
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