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  • March 14, 2017

Spring Cleaning For Your Estate Plan

We have sprung forward! Despite the loss of sleep, I always look forward to...

  • January 27, 2017

The Bank Asked for Letters Testamentary: Now What?

Losing a loved one is painful. Wrapping up the deceased’s financial affairs only adds...

  • January 4, 2017

A New Year, a New….Trust?

Happy New Year! As the calendar turns to January, many of us reassess things....

  • December 15, 2016

Will the Federal Estate Tax Be Repealed?

Regardless of our political affiliations, I think we are all glad that the 2016...

  • November 23, 2016

Why You Should Be Thankful for Estate Planning

We are nearing my favorite holiday: Thanksgiving. From family to turkey, from pumpkin pie...

  • November 16, 2016

The 3 Key Components of a Good Estate Plan

Estate planning is the process of managing your property while you are living and...

  • October 14, 2016

Top Three Reasons to Consider an A-B Trust

Revocable living trusts enable one to avoid probate, resulting in greater privacy as well...

  • September 23, 2016

Top 5 Reasons to Update Your Estate Plan

If you have an estate plan, congratulations: you are way ahead of most people...

  • September 16, 2016

Maintaining Family Harmony In Probate

The loss of a loved one is a very difficult time for all involved....

  • August 26, 2016

Asset Protection in Revocable Living Trusts

Revocable living trusts are a wonderful estate planning tool. A fully funded revocable living...

  • August 16, 2016

The Contested Probate: Should I Object?

In grieving the loss of a loved one, many are surprised to learn that...

  • August 8, 2016

Preparing the Estate Inventory: 3 Things Personal Representatives Should Know

In a probate case, one of the primary responsibilities of the personal representative is...