Archives
- 2012.02.03: Like Groundhog Day: Mistakes Retirees Make Over and Over
- 2012.02.01: Four Possible Estate Tax Scenarios
- 2012.01.30: Famous Feuds and New York Estate Planning Lessons for Every Family
- 2012.01.26: Huguette Clark's Only Friend Has Her Own New York Estate Plan Settled
- 2012.01.23: Protecting Assets When Facing Uncertainty
- 2012.01.19: Golden Globe Winning Film Explores the Trust Industry
- 2012.01.17: Common Estate Planning Mistakes
- 2012.01.12: The Sociology of Giving Back in Inheritance Planning
- 2012.01.10: Adding Charitable Giving As Part of Your Estate Plan
- 2012.01.06: News Years Resolution: Finally Take the Time to Create (or Update) Your New York Estate Plan
- 2012.01.04: Estate Planning Mistakes (and Lessons) of the Rich and Famous
- 2011.12.30: Thinking Beyond the Paperwork--Creating an Ethical Will
- 2011.12.28: Farm Assets Protected By Estate Plan
- 2011.12.26: Digital Assets May Seem Unimportant, But Families Will Want Access
- 2011.12.21: Preparing Children for Wealth Transfers
- 2011.12.19: Some Estate Fights Last For Decades--The MLK Example
- 2011.12.15: Holidays Are Prime Time to Discuss Family Estate Planning
- 2011.12.13: New York Estate Planning Attorney Discusses Beneficiary Designations
- 2011.12.09: Tax Litigation Continues to Rage Four Years After Death of Brooke Astor
- 2011.12.07: Favorable Tax Rates and Tools May Soon End
- 2011.12.05: Art and Antique Succession Planning Should Not Be Overlooked
- 2011.12.02: Editorial Calls for Repeal of the Estate Tax
- 2011.11.30: New Twist in Huguette Clark Estate Plan Controversy
- 2011.11.28: Questions Remain About Huguette Clark's $400 Million New York Estate Plan
- 2011.11.22: Professional Help Needed When Crafting a Will
- 2011.11.18: Forbes Shares Information on Celebrity Estate Planning Stories
- 2011.11.16: New Survey Reveals Financial Planning Helps in Bereavement Process
- 2011.11.14: Trustees Need to Be Educated On their Role in Estate Plans
- 2011.11.09: Estate Planning Documents Must Be Updated So They Work When You Need Them
- 2011.11.07: An Estate Planning "Perfect Storm"
- 2011.11.03: Reality Star Feuds with In-Laws in Estate Fight
- 2011.11.01: Federal "Super Committee" May Target Gift Tax in Deficit Reduction Scheme
- 2011.10.27: Economic Uncertainty Leads to Rise in Estate Planning Interest
- 2011.10.25: Proposed Tax Policy Changes May Affect Future Options for Estate Planners
- 2011.10.21: New York Estate Planning Best Done Before Health Declines
- 2011.10.19: New York Estate Plan Lawyer Shares Value of Business Succession Plans
- 2011.10.17: New York Estate Plans Tailored for Those with Multiple Sclerosis
- 2011.10.12: Steve Jobs Likely Paid No Estate Taxes By Using Trusts in Estate Plans
- 2011.10.10: National Estate Planning Awareness Week is Shares Importance of Long-Term Planning
- 2011.10.06: New York Estate Planning Lawyer Explains Dangers of Joint Accounts
- 2011.10.05: Planning Required to Make Smart Charitable Contributions
- 2011.10.03: New York Inheritance Issues in Second Marriages
- 2011.09.28: Careful Consideration Required Before Selecting a Successor Trustee in Estate Plan
- 2011.09.26: Family Disagreement Over Special Needs Trust Leads to Court Battle
- 2011.09.22: Surviving Spouses Should Seek Help From Financial and Legal Professionals
- 2011.09.20: Many Challenges Face Estate Executors
- 2011.09.15: When Considering Inheritances, Baby Boomers Fear Children's Financial Acumen
- 2011.09.14: Estate Planning for Disabled Heirs
- 2011.09.12: Estate Planning Tips For Providing One Child a Larger Share of Inheritance
- 2011.09.08: New York Estate Planning Pitfalls to Avoid for Widows
- 2011.09.06: Many Middle Class Families in New York Use Trusts in Estate Plan
- 2011.09.01: Questions Remain Regarding Rights of Posthumously Conceived Children
- 2011.08.30: Estate Tax Issues Continue to Plague Married New York Same Sex Couples
- 2011.08.26: Tips for Giving Financial Aid to Family and Friends
- 2011.08.24: Proper New York Estate Planning Necessary to Combat Possible Legal Challenges
- 2011.08.22: Common Pitfalls of Pet Bequeaths
- 2011.08.18: Estate Plan Still Needed to Divide Properly Equally Between Children
- 2011.08.16: New York Estate Planning Can Address Religious Goals
- 2011.08.15: Power of Attorney & Health Care Proxy Are Crucial Components of New York Elder Care Plan
- 2011.08.12: Women Can Take Control of Family Estate Planning
- 2011.08.10: New Website Services Offers Online Method of Distributing Personal Property
- 2011.08.08: Season Tickets, Frequent Flier Miles, and Other Unique Assets in Estate Plan
- 2011.08.04: New York Estate Planning and the National Debt Crisis
- 2011.08.02: Estate Planning is Not Just for Senior Couples
- 2011.07.29: Iron Clad Will Likely Avoids Inheritance Fight After Death of Amy Winehouse
- 2011.07.27: Married Same Sex Couples Need to Consider Effect of Defense of Marriage Act
- 2011.07.25: The Inheritance Rights of Children Conceived After Death By In Vitro Fertilization
- 2011.07.21: Planning For Your Digital Life After Death
- 2011.07.19: Tips to "Lawsuit-Proof" An Estate
- 2011.07.15: Careful Consideration Required Before Selecting A Trustee
- 2011.07.13: Estate Plan Can Provide For Lifetime Care of Pets
- 2011.07.11: Instructions Should Help Family Find the Information They Need
- 2011.07.06: Celeste Holm's Family Feud Highlights Importance of New York Inheritance Planning
- 2011.07.01: Reducing Family Infighting with Estate Plan
- 2011.06.29: Dispelling Common Retirement Myths
- 2011.06.27: Marriage Equality May Change New York Estate Planning Needs for Same-Sex Couples
- 2011.06.24: Adult Children Often Remind Senior Parents of Estate Planning Importance
- 2011.06.22: New York Estate Planning Attorney Shares Common Estate Planning Mistakes
- 2011.06.20: Estate Planning May Be A Family Decision
- 2011.06.16: Succession Plans Are Essential for Family Businesses
- 2011.06.14: The Dynasty Trust May Keep Inheritance In the Family
- 2011.06.10: Many Forget to Include "Letter of Instruction" As Part of Estate Plan
- 2011.06.08: Cost of Nursing Home Care Increases Nationwide
- 2011.06.06: How to Take Advantage of New Tax Relief Act
- 2011.06.04: Parents Grapple with Effect of Inheritances and the Meaning of Money
- 2011.06.02: $100 Million Estate Finally Reaches Relatives After 92 Years
- 2011.05.31: Lack of a Will Leads to Controversy in Estate of NFL Legend Gene Upshaw
- 2011.05.29: Are Prenuptial Agreements for Everyone?
- 2011.05.27: High-Profile Example Highlights Need for Clarity in the Estate Planning Process
- 2011.05.25: Estate Planning is Particularly Important for Families with Autistic Children
- 2011.05.23: New York Estate Planning is Much More than Wills & Trusts
- 2011.05.21: Now Remains a Good Time for Baby Boomers to Conduct Estate Planning
- 2011.05.19: Not All New York Elder Law Attorneys Are Alike
- 2011.04.04: New Estate Tax Rules for 2011: Portability
- 2011.03.11: Surviving Spouse's Use of the Home in Second Marriages
- 2011.03.01: Prenuptial Agreements
- 2011.02.21: Life Insurance Audits
- 2011.02.11: "Nice" Lawyer Costs Family $300,000.00
- 2011.01.27: 1585 Points of Contact
- 2011.01.21: Recent article in Investor's Business Daily, provides 10 steps for picking a financial adviser.
- 2010.12.20: How Disclaimer Trusts Work
- 2010.12.13: 10 Tips for Helping Families with Special Needs
- 2010.11.03: The IRA Contract
- 2010.10.25: The Race to the Courthouse
- 2010.10.18: Estate Planning for Art Collections
- 2010.09.22: 55% Federal Estate Tax Rate Returns on 1/1/11
- 2010.09.14: Charitable Remainder Trust (CRT) as an Estate Planning Tool
- 2010.09.08: What is Elder Law Estate Planning?
- 2010.08.13: The Irrevocable Life Insurance Trust (ILIT)
- 2010.08.09: The Worst Estate Plan I Ever Saw
- 2010.06.28: "You Give Lawyers a Good Name"
- 2010.06.14: Singles and Couples Without Children - The Lawyer as co-Trustee
- 2010.06.07: Second Marriage Planning - The Lawyer as Co-Trustee
- 2010.05.13: Pitfalls of Will Planning
- 2010.05.03: The Stealth New York Estate Tax
- 2010.04.12: Using Living Trusts to Delay Distribution Until Children Mature
- 2010.03.19: Same Sex Couples and The GLBT Community
- 2010.03.12: What to Do About Children Who Can't Handle Money
- 2010.02.22: Estate Planning for Second Marriages - Thoughtfulness Required
- 2010.02.08: Converting IRA to Roth -- Wisdom of Solomon Required
- 2010.01.14: The Estate Tax Chess Match - We're All Pawns
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