Your Memorial Should Be More Than Just Money
One of the most striking aspects of the recent opening of the National September 11 Memorial & Museum is the voice recordings left on the
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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.
Go to Walmart for Bananas, Not Estate Planning!
Did you know that the best-selling item at Walmart is bananas? It’s true, and has been for several years. So the next time you need
Unconditional Love Does Not Have to Mean Unconditional Inheritance
Most parents love their children unconditionally and want to do whatever they can to smooth life’s rough road for them. But that unconditional love doesn’t
Avoid the Piercing of the Corporate Veil – How to Protect Your Personal Assets
I was about to write “…one of the primary advantages of incorporating your business is that business owners are not held personally liable for the
The Cost of a Do-It-Yourself Will
I have written before about the risks of do-it-yourself estate planning and explained how people who use these methods end up with a false sense of security.
7 Steps to Creating An Estate Plan That Keeps Your Family Out Of Court
Many people fail to create an estate plan because they don’t truly understand what is involved and therefore believe it is too complicated. But the
Buying a Business: Common Dangers
Recently, a woman came into my office concerned and confused because she was served with a Complaint regarding the assets of a business she had
The Wealth Creation Trust: A Gift That Keeps On Giving
The perfect gift for your child or grandchild on the occasion of their birth, Bar or Bat Mitzvah, Sweet 16 or Quinceañera cannot be found
Vacations Are the Perfect Time for Families to Talk About Estate Planning
If you are like most Americans, you will probably be spending at least some of your vacation time this summer with older family members. While
Why DIY Estate Planning is a Bad Idea for the People You Love
America is a nation of do-it-yourselfers, but building a deck and creating a legally valid estate plan are two entirely different things – and a
Law and Disorder: The Jerry Orbach Estate Battle
Jerry Orbach, who starred as Detective Lennie Briscoe in the popular “Law and Order” television series, died a decade ago, but a battle is brewing
Give While You Live to Avoid a Family Feud
A recent article in the New York Post about brothers battling over a painting from their uncle’s estate serves as a reminder of the importance
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