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
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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.
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
How Living Wills Became a Way of Life in One American Town
With just over 50,000 residents, La Crosse is a lot like other small American towns – but there is one thing that makes La Crosse
Does Anyone Still Spank Their Children?
Pediatrician Dr. Bill Sears is the author of more than 30 books on childcare, has appeared on dozens of national talk shows, provides medical and
Receiving an Inheritance One Day? Here’s What to Do Now.
Baby boomers are set to inherit up to $8.4 trillion over the next 15 years, according to The Center for Retirement Research at Boston College.
How to Protect Life Insurance Proceeds from Taxation
If you have been responsible enough to purchase a life insurance policy as added protection for your loved ones, then you will want to carry
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