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Countdown to a Stress-Free 2023
Estate planning can be an unsettling process, but it is a blueprint for “peace of mind.” Everyone from Uber drivers to the Uber wealthy should have a plan in place. (more…)
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Holiday Recommendations to Avoid a Rift in the Future
Thanksgiving may be the time to begin a family discussion about favorite family items and wishes for the future. The holidays may be a time for thanks and reflection, but it may also be a time to ask your father to consider leaving you his favorite t-shirt or his service medals to avoid a family rift in the future. (more…)
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In Honor of Halloween: Celebrity Probate Nightmares
Recently, we heard about the tragic passing of Anne Heche. I was astounded to read she did not have a will, although the mother of minor children. Earlier this (more…)
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Avoiding Probate: Debunking Common Myths
You likely know that probate administration is expensive, time-consuming, and public. Yet, there are commonly held misconceptions surrounding this topic which lead many to make uninformed decisions resulting in the (more…)
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No Estate Plan? You Are Not Alone
You may be surprised to learn that 60% of all American adults have no estate plan in place. The distribution of your property, the care and custody of your minor (more…)
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Co-Parenting in The Age of Covid-19
Under normal circumstances, parents of school age children would be planning for the upcoming school term. The decisions that would need to be made would traditionally be school supplies, school (more…)
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Estate Planning from the Comfort of Your Own Home
As an attorney who has practiced in the area of estate planning for many years, one of the biggest challenges has always been getting potential clients to accept the importance (more…)
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The Issue of Private School
This time of year parents are often planning for school for next year. If the child is in public school and he/she is remaining in the same school there usually (more…)
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How to Select an Estate Planning Attorney
By Bruce Iden, Esquire Finding an estate planning attorney can be overwhelming. Here are some pointers to help you make the right choice. Qualifications. It is fair to question (more…)
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Some Thoughts on Legacy
Legacy means so much more than the assets we leave behind in the form of an inheritance. Most of us never give much thought to what our legacy might be. (more…)