Did you know that, on June 26, 2015, the United States Supreme Court issued its landmark decision in Obergefell v. Hodges legalizing same-sex marriage, thereby requiring states to provide same-sex couples with the same access to estate planning, tax, medical and other important benefits as heterosexual couples? While this decision may have made estate planning
Read MoreRead More Read More Regardless if our pets have four legs, feathers, or gills, our “children” are a part of our family. It is only fitting that we make sure that these family members are taken care of upon our deaths. The ASPCA estimates that about 150,000 dogs and cats are abandoned after their owner’s death. So, how can
Read MoreRead More Read More Undoubtedly the use of Revocable Living Trusts in estate planning has become an inexpensive, yet valuable, alternative to a Last Will & Testament for middle class Americans. The major benefit to using a revocable living trust is probate avoidance. Decades ago, one would only see the most wealthy individuals using trusts for the transfers of
Read MoreRead More Read More One of the most challenging decisions about the estate planning process is how to effectively discuss your plans with your children. If you are spending quality time with your children this holiday season, you may consider using this time to have an open conversation about your estate plan. While there is no best way to
Read MoreRead More Read More MUHAMMAD ALI’S FORTUNE: What will we get to know about it? What we may all get to learn about Muhammad Ali’s fortune depends in large part upon how he arranged his affairs. If he failed to arrange his affairs like Prince (or what is being reported about Prince) we may get to know quite a bit about Ali’s
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