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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

What’s Changed In Your Life?

Estate planning is not a “set it and forget it” kind of thing. Your life changes, your assets change, the laws change — and if

Philip Seymour Hoffman’s Will is a Cautionary Tale

Oscar-winning actor, Philip Seymour Hoffman, died in February from a drug overdose. Recently, his long-time girlfriend and mother of his three children, Marianne O’Donnell, filed to

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