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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 -
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See You on the Other Side: Planning Your Digital Legacy

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What happens to social media accounts when an individual dies? As social media is a growing source of revenue for individuals, from influencers to public figures, and the dominant means of how people document their lives, it...more

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Wills, Trusts & Estates: Plain and Simple – Death and Digital Assets

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Over the holidays, you or a loved one may have received some type of computer or device that connects to the internet, email and various applications. Or photos were taken and stored on such a device, or posts were made on...more

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Insight on Estate Planning - February/March 2020: Digital assets and your estate plan - This asset type requires special planning

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The digital revolution has touched virtually every aspect of our lives. The result is that one likely has at least a handful of “digital assets.” These assets may include personal assets, such as online bank and brokerage...more

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Create Your Digital Estate Plan

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It seems like our world becomes more digital each day. We can manage almost every aspect of our lives online. But, unless you have updated your estate plan in the last few years, chances are good that your estate planning...more

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Safeguarding Estate Planning Documents

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In light of the recent dramatic weather events, including hurricanes and tornadoes, it is a good time to discuss preservation of estate planning documents. In many instances, people escape from their homes with only the...more

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Four Ways to Avoid Hiring a Lawyer…From a Lawyer!

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Yep, you read that right. I’m a lawyer, I’ve practiced for almost 38 years, and I want to share a few commonsense tips for how you can avoid hiring me. Our firm handles a variety of matters, for big corporations, for small...more

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You’ve Got (E-)Mail! Can Your Survivors Access It After Your Death?

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E-mail is seemingly omnipresent. Day in and day out, we use it in our business, social, and personal affairs. Yet, the improvements to the technology associated with e-mail have far outpaced the development of the law...more

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