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The Importance of Estate Planning for Families

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Everyone should have an estate plan. Your estate plan is the roadmap in a crisis, providing guidance to loved ones on how to proceed and ensuring your wishes and goals are met. For those with young children or children with...more

Kohrman Jackson & Krantz LLP

No Direction: What Liam Payne’s Estate Teaches Us About Dying Without a Will

Liam Payne’s sudden and tragic death shocked the world—but what followed should concern anyone without an estate plan. Despite a $32 million fortune, the former One Direction star left no will, leaving behind a young son, an...more

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Why You Need to Update Your Estate Planning After a Divorce

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Divorce is a major life change that affects far more than just your relationship status. One crucial—but often overlooked—aspect that needs immediate attention after a divorce is your estate plan. Failing to update your...more

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Estate Planning Tips for Newlyweds and Expecting Parents: What You Need to Know

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For newly married couples and those starting a family, estate planning is often thought of as something to address later in life. However, as discussed by Dan Stone, an associate in the Elder Law Practice Group at Mandelbaum...more

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Navigating Divorce in Arizona: Why You Shouldn’t Ignore Your Estate Plan

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Divorce is an emotional and complex process, but one important aspect that often gets overlooked is your estate plan. If you don’t update it, your estranged spouse could still inherit your assets or make crucial financial and...more

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What Happens When a Minor Child Receives an Inheritance in New Jersey?

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Unintended consequences often occur without proper estate planning.  This is common when minor children receive an inheritance.  Since minors cannot possess assets directly, the inheritance must be held on behalf of the minor...more

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10 Reasons Why You Should Make Estate Planning Your New Year’s Resolution

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People often assume that if their estate isn’t taxable, they don’t need to have an estate plan. In 2024, a Massachusetts estate tax return must be filed if the value of the deceased person’s gross estate exceeds $2 million. A...more

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Are You Ready for National Make-a-Will Month? Ten Essential Questions You Need to Answer

August is “National Make-a-Will” Month, the perfect opportunity to seriously consider your estate plan. Many delay this crucial task due to common misconceptions about what an estate involves. Here, we delve deeper into what...more

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Beyond Taxes: 10 Important Reasons Why Everyone Needs an Estate Plan

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People often assume that if their estate isn’t taxable, they don’t need to have an estate plan. In 2023, a Massachusetts estate tax return must be filed if the value of the deceased person’s gross estate exceeds $1 million. A...more

Cohen Seglias Pallas Greenhall & Furman PC

Estate Planning 101: The Five Most Important Clauses for Wills and Trusts

Presented by Whitney Patience O'Reilly on February 16, 2021. Too often, when planning an estate, individuals and families overlook some key provisions that will better protect their families and their wishes. In this...more

Cohen Seglias Pallas Greenhall & Furman PC

[Webinar] Estate Planning 101: The Five Most Important Clauses for Wills and Trusts - February 16th, 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm ET

Too often, when planning an estate, individuals and families overlook some key provisions that will better protect their families and their wishes. In this webinar, Whitney O’Reilly will cover the basics of a good estate plan...more

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Keeping Up With Johnsons

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I'm embarrassed to admit that my family and I are only now working our way through the great television series, Black-ish. We have found it to be a funny, relatable series that often gives us a view into things outside of our...more

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