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  • 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...

  • January 30, 2015

Disadvantages of Joint Tenancy for Married Couples

How do you own your home? If you are married, chances are that like...

  • January 13, 2015

Aspirin Study Raises Hopes for Dementia Prevention

A common household drug could be more powerful than we previously thought. Doctors have...

  • January 12, 2015

The Advance Directive

Nobody wants to think about death. However, planning for the medical treatment you will...

  • January 7, 2015

Who Should Serve As Trustee?

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

  • January 6, 2015

The Benefits of a Last Will and Testament

Although the revocable living trust is a powerful estate planning tool, it may not...

  • January 5, 2015

Reviewing and Updating Your Estate Plan

I hope that everybody enjoyed the holiday season with family and friends. The new...