Estate and Trusts
23 and Me (and who?) and your Estate Plan
With the holidays just around the corner, the advertisements for the home DNA test kits are everywhere: For only $99,…
Read MoreHoliday Harmony (or Hubbub): Disinheriting with Finesse
Whether it is the result of a discussion about politics, a few too many after-dinner drinks, or a shift in…
Read MoreDiscretionary Trust Distributions – When “Because I said so!” May Be Legally Sufficient
Not too long prior to Senator Diane Feinstein’s recent passing, her daughter, exercising a durable power of attorney (POA) for…
Read MoreA Gift from the IRS? A Holiday Miracle
The holidays are nearly upon us, and for many, this means holiday cheer, baking, and our endless gift lists. What…
Read MoreJury Duty for Lawyers: Are You In or Out?
Jury service is both a civic duty and a privilege. Yet, attorneys rarely serve on juries. To be clear, there…
Read MoreEvery Woman For Herself
I read a statistic that stopped me in my tracks: women are four times as likely to be a widow…
Read MoreHave You Got the Power (of Attorney)?
The New York Durable Power of Attorney is an integral part of every estate plan, but it is also the…
Read MoreHandwritten Wills and the Couch Cushions that Hide Them
No doubt, the basic scenario plays out every day across America. An elder loved one passes, and an adult child…
Read MoreWhat’s a Healthcare Proxy and Why Should You Have One?
It is vital to have a proper health care directive in place in the event you become sick and cannot…
Read MoreEstate Planning for Professional Athletes: The Playbook for Success on and off the Field
Professional athletes are no strangers to the limelight, but beyond the enthusiastic cheers of the fans lies the need for…
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