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Delaware Enacts End-of-Life Options Act: Key Implications for Estate Planning

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Delaware has joined a growing number of states that permit terminally ill individuals to make decisions about the timing and manner of their death. On May 20, 2025, House Bill 140—the End-of-Life Options Act—was signed into...more

Tarter Krinsky & Drogin LLP

New York Proposes Legislation to Provide Terminally Ill Persons a Medication to Peacefully End Their Life

Now Is the Right Time to Consult with Legal Counsel About Preparing Advance Directives that Reflect End-of-Life Wishes- New York’s Medical Aid in Dying Act (A136/S138) is once again before the New York State Legislature in...more

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Cultural Perspectives on End-of-Life Planning: Traditions, Taboos, and Practical Considerations

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The United States is an ever-changing cultural landscape. As a nation of immigrants, we are a complex patchwork of individuals from diverse backgrounds, each bringing distinct ethnic, cultural and religious beliefs. Estate...more

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[Webinar] Estate Planning Doesn't Have to be Scary - October 26th, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm EDT

Planning ahead for the unknown can be frightening and intimidating. However, our team is here to expel the spine-chilling misconceptions of advance directives, estate planning, and estate administration. Sally Brewer,...more

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Lessons Learned from COVID-19 – an Estate Planner’s Perspective

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One of the best things about working with someone or a couple on their estate plan is that a primary goal is usually to take care of their children, grandchildren, and other loved ones. I enjoy getting to know the families,...more

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Preparing Health Care Documents is Just the First Step

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Taking the time to complete your health care power of attorney and living will is a great step toward ensuring that your health care wishes will be followed if you are unable to make decisions for yourself. A health care...more

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Include Health Care Planning in Your Estate Planning

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The COVID-19 pandemic has given all of us a chance to take inventory of our lives and consider the "what ifs" of our health care situation. Advance care planning is for everyone. As we have seen, COVID-19 can impact anyone,...more

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Health Care Proxies in Massachusetts: Have the document, then have the conversation

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In Massachusetts, communicating and enforcing our health care wishes is a two step process. First, we must have the document. Under our state laws, a health care proxy must be in writing, be executed properly, and must name a...more

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