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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 -
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Tennessee Trust Bill Takes Effect and Makes Important Changes to the State's Trust Laws

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Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee approved Public Chapter No. 695 on April 11, 2024, as passed by the Tennessee General Assembly (Trust Bill). The new law became effective on July 1, 2024, and it made several important changes to...more

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What Private Companies Need To Consider in 2024: Top 10 Legal Issues

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Private companies and their owners face ever-evolving challenges as the market sees new regulations, new deal trends, and new risks in 2024. Below are 10 issues that the owners and leaders of privately held companies should...more

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Are You in Charge of You? Important Changes to New York State’s Health Care Proxy Law

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As of November 2023, having a valid Health Care Proxy became easier for New Yorkers. A Health Care Proxy allows a competent adult to appoint an agent to make health care choices for them if they lose the ability to make those...more

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Massachusetts Estate Tax Changes

Governor Maura Healey signed a tax relief package into law on October 4, 2023, making changes to how the Massachusetts estate tax is calculated. The new law doubles the Massachusetts estate tax exemption from $1 million to...more

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Massachusetts Doubles Estate Tax Threshold as Part of $1 Billion Tax Reform Act

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On October 4, 2023, Massachusetts enacted a new law called “An Act to improve the Commonwealth’s competitiveness, affordability, and equity” (the “Act”). The Act makes several tax law changes relevant to Massachusetts...more

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Changes Under Secure Act 2.0

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The SECURE 2.0 Act was signed into law in late December 2022. While the legislation contains a number of provisions, this alert focuses on the changes most relevant to individuals in their personal planning....more

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Enactment of FUDTA and CPTA Change the Rules on Florida Trusts

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On June 29, 2021, Florida enacted the Florida Uniform Directed Trust Act ("FUDTA") and the Community Property Trust Act ("CPTA"). Florida will now have a more robust law whereby “trust directors” can be granted powers in a...more

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Law Brief ®: Alexis Gruttadauria and Richard Schoenstein Explore The New NYS Power of Attorney Form

On the latest Law Brief® episode, Trusts and Estates attorney Alexis Gruttadauria joins Host Rich Schoenstein to discuss power of attorney under New York law and the new rules and forms involved. Alexis and Rich delve into...more

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Sports & Entertainment Spotlight - May 2021

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Hope is in the air (not to mention copious amounts of tree pollen) here in New York – and that’s to say nothing of the Knicks’ hardwood resurgence, the Giants’ highly-acclaimed moves in last week’s NFL Draft and the Yankees’...more

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The Corporate Transparency Act: Initial Observations and Considerations for Domestic and International Private Clients

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It didn’t take very long for 2021 to bring about federal legislation that could significantly impact, or at least cause massive administrative headaches for, domestic and international private clients and their holding...more

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The Time to Plan for Tax Code Changes Is Now

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The election is only weeks away, and with it is likely to come significant changes to the tax code. Many economists anticipate that, regardless of the outcome, there will likely be tax increases to reduce the federal deficit,...more

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Legislation Discussion with PA State Senator Tom Killion

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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, Jennifer Zegel, Ross Bruch and Justin...more

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The Temporary Massachusetts Remote Notarization Law

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Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has signed a new law, effective immediately, that suspends the physical presence requirements for the notarization of legal documents until three days after the current State of Emergency...more

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COVID-19 Estate News: Five Important Takeaways from the CARES Act that Affect Your Estate

With the recent passage of the CARES Act, which provides emergency assistance for individuals, families, and businesses affected by COVID-19, and the passage of the SECURE Act in December 2019, there are now numerous changing...more

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New California Statutes Change Spousal Undue Influence Presumptions

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California trust and estate disputes often involve allegations that a surviving spouse took advantage of a deceased spouse so as to get more of the latter’s assets. Often the “spousal financial abuse” charges are leveled by...more

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SECURE Act Impact on Estate Planning

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The Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement (SECURE) Act was made a part of the appropriations bill late in 2019 and was signed into law on December 20, 2019....more

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McNees Insights – Estate Planning: March 2020

The current year sees us coming off a good year in the stock market and an economy that is strong. However, in November there is another presidential election cycle, which could bring change to which political party controls...more

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Estate Planning Impact Of The Secure Act

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The ‘Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement’ Act (the “SECURE Act”) was signed into law on December 20, 2019 and became effective January 1, 2020....more

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If Your Estate Plan Includes IRAs, a New Law Means It Is Time to Reevaluate

Both workers and retirees may need to rethink some of their estate planning in light of the newest spending bill. The Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement (SECURE) Act, part of the massive bill, makes major...more

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Estate Planning Implications of the SECURE Act

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On December 20, 2019, President Trump signed into law the Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement Act (SECURE Act). The SECURE Act substantially changes the law applicable to IRAs and other retirement vehicles....more

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Your Retirement Planning and the SECURE Act

The Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement Act (or SECURE Act), signed into law on December 20, 2019, changes retirement planning significantly and unexpectedly. The bulk of the changes become effective as of...more

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[Webinar] The SECURE Act: How This Brand New Law Affects Your Retirement Accounts - February 20th, 12:00 pm ET

The Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement Act (the SECURE Act) was enacted on December 20, 2019, as part of a major appropriations bill. The SECURE Act is intended to make it easier for a broad range of...more

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Estate Planning Considerations with the SECURE Act

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At the tail-end of 2019, Congress enacted the SECURE Act, short for “Setting Every Community Up For Retirement Enhancement Act.” The Act holds provisions for both sponsors and participants of retirement plans with qualified...more

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New California Legislation for Trust and Estate Attorneys to Watch in 2020

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California Gov. Gavin Newsom recently signed into law a number of bills that will affect Trust and Estate attorneys, and which are effective as of Jan. 1, 2020. In addition, three new laws make changes to civil discovery...more

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An Overview of Certain Changes Impacting Estate Planning under The SECURE Act

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The Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement Act (the SECURE Act) was passed on December 20, 2019, with most of its provisions taking effect as of January 1, 2020. The SECURE Act introduces a number of changes...more

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