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Estate Planning is a process where individuals prepare or plan for the settlement of their personal affairs in the event of incapacitation or death. Estate plans typically include provisions relating to the... more +
Estate Planning is a process where individuals prepare or plan for the settlement of their personal affairs in the event of incapacitation or death. Estate plans typically include provisions relating to the disposition of assets, guardianship of minor children, and appointment of representatives to make medical and financial decisions. Effective estate planning can decrease tax liability and facilitate the probate process.  less -
Cole Schotz

Naming a Guardian: It’s More Important Than You Think

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It is easy to mistakenly assume that naming a guardian in estate planning documents is only critical for individuals with minor children. In reality, however, appointing a guardian is just as important for parents as it is...more

Offit Kurman

Leaving the United States? Consider Your Kids’ Plans

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Welcome to "Lost in Translation: Blunders in International Estate Planning." This blog series explores the intricacies of international estate planning, uncovering potential pitfalls and providing insights to navigate...more

Lasher Holzapfel Sperry & Ebberson PLLC

Durable Power of Attorney – One of Your Most Important Estate Planning Documents

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We all make important decisions and engage in regular financial transactions without giving a second thought about our capacity to do so. But what if you suddenly lost the ability? What would happen? While most of us don’t...more

Bowditch & Dewey

Four Basic Estate Planning Documents that Everyone Needs

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Many people think they don’t need “estate planning” because they don’t have enough assets to generate an estate tax; however, there are four basic estate planning documents everyone should have regardless of net worth. 1....more

Ward and Smith, P.A.

Happy 18th Birthday! Your College-Aged Child is an Adult. Now What?

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Believe it or not, as of your child's 18th birthday, your child graduated from being a "minor" to becoming a "legal adult." While your child is home from college this summer or preparing to head off to college in the fall,...more

Adler Pollock & Sheehan P.C.

Estate Planning Pitfall - You haven’t planned for incapacity

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Most estate plans focus on what happens after death — but a plan is incomplete if arrangements haven’t been made in the event of mental incapacity. If the plan doesn’t specify how these decisions will be made, and by whom, a...more

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