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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 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 -

Will New York Law Allow for the Electronic Execution of Wills?

Farrell Fritz, P.C. on 7/7/2025

Under New York’s Electronic Signatures and Records Act, a person can electronically sign many types of documents that have legal significance (Technology Law §§ 301, § 304 |– 306). At the present time, however, wills and...more

Protecting Legacy: Privacy and Estate Planning Tips for Athletes

Offit Kurman on 5/30/2025

Professional athletes face unique challenges when it comes to managing their personal, professional, and financial affairs. With significant public visibility, substantial income, a grueling training schedule, and a...more

Estate Planning for Young Adult Children

Lasher Holzapfel Sperry & Ebberson PLLC on 3/25/2025

The job of parenting can be consuming with the drive to protect children in all circumstances, including the unthinkable. However, the topic of estate planning for children still looms large on the mind of most parents....more

Essential Legal Documents Transpeople Must Update for Protection

Offit Kurman on 3/5/2025

Navigating life as a transgender individual involves critical steps toward ensuring that your identity is recognized legally and accurately, particularly in the current political climate. Updating your legal documents is an...more

Trust and Estate Planning for Business Owners

Allen Barron, Inc. on 12/19/2024

Why is the end of the year a good time to consider trust and estate planning for business owners? Do you own real property or have other investments outside your business interests? Have you given any thought to what would...more

Privacy Protection in Estate Planning: The ABCs of Maximizing Confidentiality

Kohrman Jackson & Krantz LLP on 12/12/2024

Is anything private anymore? We live in a digital age where information is quick and abundant. While this is helpful in many circumstances, it may seem most concerning when it comes to your estate plan. Your estate plan...more

AI in Family Offices: A Closer Look at Privacy, Confidentiality, and Fiduciary Responsibility

ArentFox Schiff on 6/25/2024

The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) has revolutionized various industries, offering efficiency, accuracy, and convenience. In the realm of estate planning and family offices, the integration of AI technologies has...more

Private Client & Trust Bulletin: Fall 2023

Conyers on 12/8/2023

Welcome to the festive edition of the Conyers Private Client & Trust Bulletin, where we update on recent matters of interest from our jurisdictions of Bermuda, BVI and the Cayman Islands. This edition combines the...more

Data Privacy Concerns With the CTA? Consider the Value of DAPTs

DarrowEverett LLP on 11/13/2023

People are understandably nervous about sharing personal data no matter the circumstances. That can be especially true regarding estate planning, given the existence of the recently enacted Corporate Transparency Act (“CTA”)....more

Estate Planning in Arkansas: Significance of Wills and Trusts

Mitchell, Williams, Selig, Gates & Woodyard,... on 11/10/2023

In Arkansas, estate planning is vital. By understanding the tools at residents’ disposal, such as wills and trusts, Arkansans can ensure the security of their assets, provide for their loved ones, and leave a lasting legacy...more

Locality of a Debt

Conyers on 10/9/2023

For businesses that are family-owned and run in jurisdictions such as Hong Kong, Mainland China and Taiwan, it is common for beneficial ownership and control of the business enterprise to be vested in the shareholders of a...more

Digital Planning Podcast Episode: Understanding Biometrics and the Impact on Estate Planning

Ballard Spahr LLP on 5/10/2023

As the use of biometric information and identifiers becomes more commonplace in our everyday lives, privacy and consumer protections laws throughout the United States limit the ability to gather and use such information. In...more

Policy Outlook: How The 2020 Election Outcomes Will Impact Your Business - Health Policy

McDermott Will & Emery on 11/9/2020

In this session, health law policy authorities discussed changes likely in 2021 in a Biden Administration and how these changes will impact business objectives and strategies for health industry stakeholders...more

[Webinar] Policy Outlook: How The 2020 Election Outcomes Will Impact Your Business - November 5th, 12:00 pm - 2:15 pm EST

McDermott Will & Emery on 10/22/2020

Are you prepared for the critical impacts of the US election outcome to you and your business in 2021 and beyond? Join McDermott’s lawyers and our policy and lobbying team for perspective on the effects of administration...more

Digital Planning Podcast - Interview With Leeza Garber

Troutman Pepper Locke on 8/17/2020

The Digital Planning Podcast is designed to educate individuals about all things digital in connection with estate planning, business planning, and estate administration. Your hosts, attorneys Jennifer Zegel, Ross Bruch, and...more

What Happens to My Digital Assets on Death or Incapacity?

BCLP on 2/7/2019

A recent New York case, Estate of Swezey (NYLJ, 1/17/19 at pp. 23, col. 3) highlights the confusion in the laws of many states regarding the administration and distribution of digital assets at a decedent’s death. In this...more

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