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The Importance of Estate Planning and Special Needs Children - What Aretha's Death Teaches UsProblems could arise for Aretha Franklin's special needs son because she died intestate, meaning that she died without a Will.
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The Biggest Roadblock to Inheritance: Family ConflictA recent article put out by USA Today involved a poll of estate planning professionals on the biggest roadblock to inheritance…family conflict.
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3 Need-To-Know Statutory Durable Power of Attorney ChangesThere have been significant changes recently made to the Statutory Durable Power of Attorney. We will discuss the 3 most important changes.
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2nd Anniversary of Prince’s Death and Estate Still in LimboAs the 2nd anniversary of Prince's death approaches, the court battle over his estate continues and his heirs have not collected a cent.
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Modification of a Trust: Can you Lose your GST Exemption?The IRS recently issued a Private Letter Ruling where taxpayers were looking for clarification of interpretation on specific sections of an irrevocable trust.
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Who Gets The Remains?TX has strict laws as to who may authorize cremation and who has the legal right to control the remains.
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Estate Planning - Preparation for the InevitableA recent article from the New York Times gives a perspective on why estate planning isn’t “death planning”, but instead it is preparation for the inevitable.
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2017 Estate Planning ResolutionsCreating or updating your estate plan is a resolution you can’t afford to put off because of the financial & legal burdens that could be placed on your family.
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Giving Thanks During The HolidaysMake the holidays a time to get your affairs in order, spend time with family and friends, and give thanks.
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It’s Coming: Estate Tax ChangesEstate planning is a topic that affects everyone. Find out how the recent election could have an impact on your estate tax planning.
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Star Trek Actor Anton Yelchin Didn't Have A WillStar Trek actor, Anton Yelchin died in a tragic accident last summer without a Will. His parents now have the task of trying to gain control of his estate.
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Who Would Take Care of Your Children if Something Happens to You?If you have minor children, having an estate plan in place is a must! There are two important estate planning pieces to have in order to protect your children.