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  • July 14, 2015

What Should Be Included In Durable Power of Attorney?

The durable power of attorney is an important document to have in your estate...

  • July 13, 2015

Estate Planning for Same-Sex Married Couples

With the recent decision of the U.S. Supreme Court legalizing gay marriage nationwide, same-sex...

  • July 6, 2015

Online Lawyer Directories

In the past, lawyers attracted new clients primarily through word of mouth referrals and,...

  • July 2, 2015

How to Avoid Probate

My post yesterday focused on when probate is necessary. As I discussed, probate is...

  • July 1, 2015

Is Probate Necessary?

Probate refers to the court-supervised process of settling a deceased person’s affairs and distributing...

  • June 29, 2015

The Silver Tsunami

I was listening to National Public Radio this morning when I heard a story...

  • June 25, 2015

World’s Oldest-Known Person Dies at 116

Jeralean Talley, the world’s oldest-known person, died last week at the age of 116...

  • June 23, 2015

Estate Taxes

It used to be that estate taxes were a primary focus of estate planning...

  • June 16, 2015

Beneficiary Designations and Estate Planning

A revocable living trust, last will and testament, durable power of attorney and medical...

  • June 15, 2015

Who Should Serve as Trustee?

So, you have decided in consultation with your estate planning attorney that a revocable...

  • June 10, 2015

The Importance of Updating Your Estate Plan

As you are finishing up spring cleaning and getting ready for your summer vacation,...

  • February 19, 2015

What Property Goes Through Probate?

Estate planning attorneys have long counseled clients to avoid probate, the court managed process...