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Estate Planning is a process where individuals prepare or plan for the settlement of their personal affairs in the event of incapacitation or death. Estate plans typically include provisions relating to the... more +
Estate Planning is a process where individuals prepare or plan for the settlement of their personal affairs in the event of incapacitation or death. Estate plans typically include provisions relating to the disposition of assets, guardianship of minor children, and appointment of representatives to make medical and financial decisions. Effective estate planning can decrease tax liability and facilitate the probate process.  less -
Rivkin Radler LLP

Are You in Charge of You? Important Changes to New York State’s Health Care Proxy Law

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As of November 2023, having a valid Health Care Proxy became easier for New Yorkers. A Health Care Proxy allows a competent adult to appoint an agent to make health care choices for them if they lose the ability to make those...more

Harris Beach PLLC

Estate Planning: Eight Steps to Take Now

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Many think estate planning is only a concern for those who are later in their stage of life or wealthy. They put it off for years, or entirely. Estate planning is for everyone and essential to maintain financial security...more

Lippes Mathias LLP

Millennial Estate Planning and the Importance of Early Planning

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Client Question: “What area of law do you focus on?” Attorney Response: “Trusts and Estates.” Client Response: “I’m still young, I don’t need to worry about planning for when I’m gone. I’ll call you when I’m older...more

Burns & Levinson LLP

Too Young for an Estate Plan? Think Again

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For young adults, the inevitable is typically not at the forefront when it comes to making future plans, precluding many from giving any thought to what may happen to their assets on death. In reality, all young adults should...more

Adler Pollock & Sheehan P.C.

Understanding the Terms of Health Care Directives

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Estate planning experts usually cite the need to include advance health care directives in a comprehensive estate plan. But there’s often disagreement about the legal names given to those directives and their optimal use,...more

Farrell Fritz, P.C.

Wills, Trusts & Estates: Plain and Simple – Advance Directives Are Important: COVID-19 Or Not

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It is important to have advance directives in place, whether in the midst of a pandemic or not. All adults should have three types of advance directives. ...more

Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A.

Estate Planning In The COVID-19 Era

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In uncertain times like these, COVID-19 reminds us to be prepared for the unexpected. Do you have an estate plan in place? If so, now is the time to review those plans and make any necessary updates. If not, consider...more

Tarter Krinsky & Drogin LLP

Getting Your Life And Estate Planning Documents In Order During A Health Crisis

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As the world searches for a new normal, it is more important than ever to make sure that the interests of you and your loved ones are properly protected. We have compiled the below list of the basic life and estate planning...more

Jaburg Wilk

Preparing Health Care Documents is Just the First Step

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Taking the time to complete your health care power of attorney and living will is a great step toward ensuring that your health care wishes will be followed if you are unable to make decisions for yourself. A health care...more

Moritt Hock & Hamroff LLP

Additional Estate Planning Considerations Resulting From Coronavirus (COVID-19)

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We hope this newsletter finds you and your loved ones safe and healthy. We previously noted that the coronavirus "lock down" is causing many of our clients to re-think their existing estate plans. In the past, certain estate...more

Bowditch & Dewey

Financial and Healthcare Decision-Making During a Crisis

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COVID-19 has changed our lives in so many ways. Social distancing and wearing masks at the grocery store have become the new normal. We are all doing our best to make sure our families are safe, which in many cases has...more

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An Important Message during Difficult Times

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Friends and colleagues- My thoughts are with you during these uncertain times. First and foremost, I want you and your family to stay safe and healthy. Social distancing is a small price to pay for guarding the wellness...more

Chambliss, Bahner & Stophel, P.C.

The Most Important Estate Planning Documents

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Making sure you have the right estate planning documents is one of the simplest ways to have a positive impact on your family's future. Proper planning ensures that your wishes will be followed and that your family will have...more

Conn Kavanaugh

Health Care Proxies in Massachusetts: Have the document, then have the conversation

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In Massachusetts, communicating and enforcing our health care wishes is a two step process. First, we must have the document. Under our state laws, a health care proxy must be in writing, be executed properly, and must name a...more

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