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Foster Swift Collins & Smith

Protecting Same-Sex Marriage Assets in Michigan If Obergefell is Ever Overturned

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When the Supreme Court made its landmark decision in Obergefell v. Hodges in 2015, same-sex couples across the country gained the right to marry. But with recent shifts in the legal landscape, such as the overturning of Roe...more

Offit Kurman

Safeguarding Your Israeli Apartment with Proper Estate Planning

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For many families, owning an apartment in Israel – whether as a second home or a cherished holiday retreat – is a lifelong dream. The journey from selecting the right property, navigating the purchase process, and turning a...more

Patton Sullivan Brodehl LLP

Lis Pendens Upheld in Claim Against Sham Trustee Who Transferred Trust Property

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A lis pendens is a recorded document giving constructive notice that a lawsuit has been filed affecting title to or right of possession of the real property described in the notice. Any person later acquiring an interest in...more

Lippes Mathias LLP

Understanding the Role of an Estate Representative and Choosing the Right Individual for your Estate Plan

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Once you have taken the essential step in formulating your estate plan, you must name an executor of your Will. Whom should you designate for this significant role, and what is expected of them?...more

Allen Barron, Inc.

Why Do You Need Estate Planning?

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Why do you need estate planning no matter where you live, but especially in California? What is estate planning? Isn’t estate planning just for people with a lot of money, property and wealth? Why should someone just...more

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Estate and Tax Planning for US Expatriates

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What are the most important elements of estate and tax planning for US expatriates?  Are you planning to move out of the United States?  Are you a US taxpayer who lives and works outside of the country?  What are some of the...more

Chambliss, Bahner & Stophel, P.C.

Special Ownership for Married Couples: Tenancy by the Entirety

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Married couples have a special way to jointly own property in some states that has advantages over regular joint ownership. If you are married and own property jointly, you should make sure you have the right form of...more

Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner

California’s New Transfer On Death Deed

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As of January 1, 2016, California allows the use of a “transfer on death” deed for real property. A TOD deed essentially allows a person to execute and record a revocable deed, which grants real property to a beneficiary...more

Troutman Pepper

Addressing the Residency Question - Trust and Estates Update Vol. 2015, Issue 1

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Generally, the first criterion for determining whether an individual is subject to probate or to estate or inheritance tax in a state is the individual’s domicile at the time of his or her death. In an increasingly...more

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