by Leslie Marenco | Mar 31, 2017 | Articles, Estate Planning, Health Care Directive, Kids Protection Planning
The average age of parents raising children in the US continues to rise, leaving many middle-aged Americans in a category commonly referred to as the the “sandwich” generation. This growing population of professionals are often still raising kids at home when...
by Leslie Marenco | Mar 30, 2017 | Articles, Celebrity Estates, Estate Planning
It is safe to say the Embryo Lawsuit Between Sofia Vergara, Nick Loeb, & Now a Third-Party Trust has Gotten Out Of Hand… Although I have been following this case for some time, I wasn’t going to write about it here because the estate planning...
by Leslie Marenco | Mar 3, 2017 | Articles, Estate Planning, Uncategorized
If you are considering a divorce, it’s critical to understand the impact of your divorce on what would happen in the event of your incapacity or death, either during the divorce or after. Unfortunately, most divorce lawyers do not give any thought to incapacity...
by Leslie Marenco | Feb 24, 2017 | Articles, Estate Planning, Kids Protection Planning
A comprehensive estate plan can protect the things that matter most. For many, this means their property and their family. Including provisions for the care of your children in your estate plan is essential for peace of mind. But many parents struggle with including...
by Leslie Marenco | Feb 21, 2017 | Articles, Estate Planning
Last week I discussed the common concern about inheritance and taxes and I explained that there are actually three different types of taxes we are concerned with at death: income taxes, inheritance taxes, and both state and federal estate taxes. If you missed the post...
by Leslie Marenco | Feb 17, 2017 | Articles, Estate Planning
If your pet is beloved as a family member, you likely want to ensure that he or she will be well cared for in the event of your incapacity or death. Without explicitly stated wishes, these furry family members could end up without a home of their own, if you...
