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Preserving Culture and Building Legacy with Genice Lee

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In this episode of The Sandwich Generation Survival Guide, host Candace Dellacona welcomes Genice Lee from Harvest Estate and Appraisals. They discuss the importance of legacy, the role of passion assets in preserving family...more

Clark Hill PLC

Canada to Exempt Master’s and PhD Students from Federal Study Permit Cap Effective

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Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship (IRCC) has announced a significant policy change affecting graduate-level international students. Beginning January 1, 2026, individuals admitted to Master’s and Doctoral (PhD)...more

Lerch, Early & Brewer

How NOT to Ruin Your Marriage: Tips from a Divorce Lawyer

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Based on my 33-plus years as a divorce lawyer, here are my top tips for keeping your spouse out of my office. Self-Regulation: Don’t talk to your spouse in a way you wouldn’t dare talk to your boss. If you remember...more

IR Global

UK Immigration 2025: High Potential Individual (HPI) Visa – Apply Without a Job Offer

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Are you a recent graduate from a top global university and dreaming of launching your career in the United Kingdom? The UK High Potential Individual (HPI) visa offers a unique opportunity to live, work, and explore career...more

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The Journey to Better Healthcare with Ben Kruger

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In this episode of 'The Sandwich Generation Survival Guide,' host Candace Dellacona welcomes Ben Kruger, a thought leader in modern healthcare. Ben shares his journey from a career in Hollywood to co-founding Sollis Health, a...more

Pullman & Comley, LLC

Is It Time to Update Your Estate Planning?

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An estate plan allows a person to direct where their assets go on their death—having your estate planning in order allows your voice and your wishes to be heard. If you die without an estate plan, your wishes may not be...more

Saul Ewing LLP

Planning for the Ongoing Care of Your Pets

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To many of us, our pets are members of the family. However, they are often overlooked in putting together an estate plan, where the traditional focus is on the disposition of a client’s assets and naming guardians for his or...more

Barnea Jaffa Lande & Co.

Sibling Share Transfers Tax-Exempt—even via Parents

A recent district court ruling broadened the interpretation of the statutory provisions governing exemptions from land appreciation tax and ruled that transfers of shares of a real estate association as a gift between...more

Miles Mediation & Arbitration

Preserving Relationships and Crafting a Resolution: The Advantages of Mediation in Probate Disputes

While every probate dispute is unique, there are some issues that commonly arise. When the validity of a will or trust is contested, one family member or group may accuse other family member or members of undue influence or...more

Chambliss, Bahner & Stophel, P.C.

The Benefits of Establishing a Special Needs Trust Early

Special Needs Trusts (SNTs) protect assets for individuals with disabilities while preserving eligibility for public benefits like SSI and Medicaid. Establishing an SNT early allows for long-term financial planning,...more

Lerch, Early & Brewer

How to Protect an Incapacitated Loved One Going Through Divorce

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Sometimes people going through divorce lack decision-making capacity. At times, the lack of decision-making capacity is the cause of the divorce. Other times, the incapacity occurred long before or after the separation, or...more

Fleurinord Law PLLC

From Purple Reign to Probate Pain: Lessons from Prince’s $156 Million Estate Planning Mistake

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The Purple Reign… in Chaos: Netflix, Secrets, and the Fight Over Prince's Legacy...more

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Why Wait? – Estate Planning for Young Families

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Especially in the beginning stages of building a family, legal documentation is not often top of mind. However, for young families, establishing a comprehensive estate plan is an important and proactive step toward...more

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CareYaya: A Revolutionary Approach to Elder Care

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In this episode of the Sandwich Generation Survival Guide, host Candace Dellacona is joined by Neal Shah and Sydney Rosbury from CareYaya, an innovative platform transforming the elder care industry. Neal shares his journey...more

Farella Braun + Martel LLP

Mamma Mia!: Common Estate Planning Issues for Blended Families

Welcome to The Verdict: Estate Planning Through Film. I'm Hons Yung, and today I’m joined by Farella Senior Associate Taylor Porter to discuss the movie Mamma Mia! With ABBA's blend of pop, rock, and disco setting the tone,...more

Goulston & Storrs PC

Land Court’s Invalidation of Deed as the Result of Undue Influence Affirmed

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What constitutes undue influence sufficient to invalidate a deed? In Erikson v. Erikson, 105 Mass. App. Ct. 1115 (February 24, 2025), the Appeals Court of Massachusetts affirmed the Land Court’s invalidation of a deed on the...more

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Financial Planning Tips for the Sandwich Generation with Sherry Finkel Murphy

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In this episode of The Sandwich Generation Survival Guide, host Candace Dellacona is joined by financial planner and author Sherry Finkel Murphy. They discuss the unique challenges of the 'Triple Decker Sandwich Generation,'...more

Warner Norcross + Judd

When Can a Probate Court Remove and Replace the Legal Guardian for an Adult?

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The Michigan Court of Appeals recently answered these questions. In re Guardianship of AMS, No 372183, 2025 WL 452248 (Mich Ct App Feb 10, 2025) (unpublished). AMS was married to Thomas, and she had two daughters, Theresa...more

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End the Year Well

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Ending the year well can mean different things to different people. For some, it might mean achieving a personal goal or completing a major project. For others, it might mean spending time with loved ones or taking some time...more

Holland & Knight LLP

Corte Constitucional en Colombia elimina restricciones al fuero de paternidad

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La Corte Constitucional de Colombia, el 5 de diciembre de 2024, mediante Sentencia C-517 de 2024, declaró inconstitucionales las disposiciones que limitaban el fuero de paternidad únicamente a los casos en los que la mujer...more

Poyner Spruill LLP

Clear Drafting in Estate Planning: Lessons from Abitol v. Clark

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The North Carolina Court of Appeals’ recent decision on December 3, 2024 in Abitol v. Clark highlights the critical role of clear drafting in estate planning and raises novel legal questions regarding the inheritance rights...more

Lowenstein Sandler LLP

Grave Reservations: Everything You Didn’t Realize You Want to Know About Cemeteries

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Host Warren K. Racusin, Chair of Lowenstein’s Trusts & Estates practice, talks about the law and lore of cemeteries with Eric D. Weinstock, and Rich Moylan, president of Green-Wood Cemetery in Brooklyn, New York. They discuss...more

Robins Kaplan LLP

The Wealth Dispute Navigator: Which Profile Are You?

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Over the next two decades, reports are estimating that baby boomers will pass down a combined $84.4 trillion in assets to younger generations. Dubbed the “Great Wealth Transfer,” this phenomenon is already underway and will...more

Dickinson Wright

Stay Extended by Texas Court to Sept. 23 for Approval of Keeping Families Together Parole

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On September 4, 2024, U.S. District Judge J. Campbell Barker for the Eastern District of Texas, Tyler Division, signed an Order denying the Motion of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to lift his prior Order...more

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Federal Court Temporarily Stays DHS Approvals of Parole-in-Place Applications Under ‘Keeping Families Together’ Program

On August 26, 2024, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas issued an administrative stay enjoining the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) from granting parole-in-place requests under the Biden...more

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