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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 -
Cohen Seglias Pallas Greenhall & Furman PC

[Webinar] Hello 2023: What 2022 Estate and Trust Developments Mean for the New Year - January 19th, 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm ET

2022 saw a number of changes to legislation affecting trust and estate planning and administration, including some revisions to tax guidelines. In this webinar, Whitney O’Reilly will recap key updates from the previous year,...more

Obermayer Rebmann Maxwell & Hippel LLP

When Is It Time To Update My Estate Plan?

Many people believe that once they have executed their estate planning documents, those documents can remain in the safe deposit box until the day when they may be needed. However, your estate planning documents should be...more

Chambliss, Bahner & Stophel, P.C.

Estate Planning During a Divorce: Four Key Considerations

You have planned your life carefully. With your spouse you have drawn up a will and established trusts to organize your estate after your deaths. You have made decisions about the guardianship of your children should anything...more

Cohen Seglias Pallas Greenhall & Furman PC

IRA News: Beware, the IRS May be Your New Biggest Beneficiary

In May, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the “Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement (SECURE) Act of 2019.” If it becomes law, the SECURE Act will bring changes for individuals with retirement accounts....more

Adler Pollock & Sheehan P.C.

Insight on Estate Planning - August/September 2019: Protect your will from legal challenges

To avoid family disputes over a will after one’s death, it’s worth taking the time now to institute steps to protect the will from legal challenges. This article details four specific steps for bulletproofing a will. A...more

Snell & Wilmer

A Quick Reminder: Three Best Practices for Beneficiary Designations

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Three best practices for plan administration that often fall by the wayside include: (1) regularly reminding participants to review and update their beneficiary designations; (2) checking recordkeeping practices to avoid loss...more

Downey Brand LLP

Trustee Fees in California – Tips for Family Member Trustees

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What is a reasonable trustee’s fee in California for a family member who acts as trustee? We see a high degree of conflict over this issue even when the amount of the claimed fee is small compared to value of the trust...more

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