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Glossary of Estate Planning Terms

Posted on July 11, 2017

Will – a written document specifying a person’s wishes concerning his or her property distribution upon his or her death. In order to be enforced by a court of law, […]

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How to Leave Gifts to Step-Children

Posted on June 19, 2017

Today, blended families have become increasingly common, and many individuals have step-children, that is, children of a spouse or partner. In situations where step-children have not been legally adopted, however, they […]

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Top Five Estate Planning Mistakes

Posted on May 15, 2017

In spite of the vast amount of financial information that is currently available in the media and via the internet, many people either do not understand estate planning or underestimate […]

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Refusing a Bequest

Posted on March 13, 2017

Most people develop an estate plan as a way to transfer wealth, property and their legacies on to loved ones upon their passing. This transfer, however, isn’t always as seamless […]

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Common Types of Will Contests

Posted on March 6, 2017

The most basic estate planning tool is a will which establishes how an individual’s property will be distributed and names beneficiaries to receive those assets. Unfortunately, there are circumstances when […]

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What is an Estate Tax?

Posted on February 13, 2017

While the terms “estate tax” and “inheritance tax” are often used interchangeably, they are not synonymous. Let’s try to clarify the difference. Estate Tax Estate tax is based on the […]

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Responsibilities and Obligations of the Executor/ Administrator

Posted on January 16, 2017

When a person dies with a will in place, an executor is named as the responsible individual for winding down the decedent’s affairs. In situations in which a will has […]

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The Rule against Perpetuities

Posted on December 26, 2016

The law allows a person preparing a will to have almost complete control over his or her assets after the testator passes on, but there are limits to such power. […]

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The Revocable Living Trust

Posted on December 5, 2016

There are many benefits to a revocable living trust that are not available in a will.  An individual can choose to have one or both, and an attorney can best […]

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How to calculate estate tax

Posted on November 21, 2016

In order to predict how much your estate will have to pay in taxes, one must first determine the value of the estate. To determine this, many assets might have […]

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      • Insurance Law Overview
      • Hurricane Damage
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      • Muerte Injusta
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      • Real Estate Overview
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