The recent U.S. Supreme Court decision that overruled the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) has changed laws affecting same-sex couples. But even before the attempts to equalize the rights of same-sex … [Read more...] about Estate Planning for Unmarried Couples
The Family Farm Brings Unique Issues To Estate Planning
Every estate plan has elements that are specific to the families and individuals involved in the estate. One type of asset that requires special attention is the family farm. As recent years have … [Read more...] about The Family Farm Brings Unique Issues To Estate Planning
Making Gifts During Your Lifetime Can Add Value To Your Estate Plan
We usually think of estate planning as something that will benefit our family after we die, but there are some benefits of estate planning that will be helpful to you and your family during your … [Read more...] about Making Gifts During Your Lifetime Can Add Value To Your Estate Plan
Step-Families Create Unique Issues in Estate Planning
As estate planning changes for same-sex couples dominate the news after the recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling, it will be interesting to see how lower courts rule as each issue in these relationships … [Read more...] about Step-Families Create Unique Issues in Estate Planning
Bada-Bing! Cha-Ching! Goes the Estate Tax Man
Usually not too long after a celebrity death comes the news of who gets the estate. Frequently, these battles become the fodder of entertainment news for months as family members, business associates … [Read more...] about Bada-Bing! Cha-Ching! Goes the Estate Tax Man
