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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 -
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The Wealth Dispute Navigator: Which Profile Are You?

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Over the next two decades, reports are estimating that baby boomers will pass down a combined $84.4 trillion in assets to younger generations. Dubbed the “Great Wealth Transfer,” this phenomenon is already underway and will...more

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Using Trust Provisions to Incentivize Beneficiary Behavior

For many individuals new to estate planning, particularly younger couples, there is something almost taboo when you start to discuss a revocable trust: does that mean our children will be trust fund babies?...more

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The Estate Planner, May/June 2024

Sharing is caring - How much should you tell your loved ones about your estate plan? After you’ve created your estate plan, it’s important to consider how much information you should disclose to your loved ones about...more

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Do You Know Who Your Children Are? How the Connecticut Parentage Act Affects Estate Planning

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The changing landscape of American families has resulted in new laws that expand who may be considered your child or grandchild. A recent Connecticut law, known as The Connecticut Parentage Act (the “Act”), may impact your...more

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Minnesota Court of Appeals Ruling Impacts Estate Administration for Medical Assistance Recipients

In a unanimous decision filed Monday, November 20, 2023, the Minnesota Court of Appeals affirmed a district court opinion that limits medical assistance claims against estates to only the amount of long-term-care services...more

Cohen Seglias Pallas Greenhall & Furman PC

[Webinar] Preparing and Protecting Your Estate Plan for Rising Interest Rates - November 30th, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm ET

From 2010 to 2021, interest rates remained at historically low levels, and as a result, many estate plans were designed to work best in such environments. However, with the rise in interest rates, it is crucial to consider...more

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The Estate Planner, July/August 2023

Estate planning in a digital world - Today, virtually everyone owns (or licenses) digital assets, from email and social media accounts to digital photos and videos to online banking and brokerage accounts. Unlike...more

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Legacy Planning for the Farm and Agriculture Community

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Farmers and their families face unique challenges when they are planning for the succession of their businesses and the real estate associated with their farms.  Oftentimes, farms are successively held and then given to...more

Adler Pollock & Sheehan P.C.

Asset Protection and Your Estate Plan – Preserve and Protect Your Wealth For Your Heirs

Asset protection is about preserving your hard-earned wealth in the face of unreasonable creditors’ claims, frivolous lawsuits or financial predators. It’s not about evading legitimate debts, hiding assets or defrauding...more

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The Estate Planner, March/April 2023

Funding long-term care expenses: What are your options? Few things can derail your estate plan as quickly as unanticipated long-term care (LTC) expenses. Most people will need some form of LTC — such as a nursing home or...more

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[Event] 2023 Fiduciary Focus - February 24th, Richmond, VA

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...join us as we return to an in-person format for our 14th Annual Fiduciary Focus! Breakfast and lunch will be provided. Topics Include: - Recent Developments in Wealth Planning - Corporate Transparency Act Compliance...more

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Trust Administration and Estate Planning in the Age of Climate Change

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A recent foreboding report by the UN’s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change offers warnings to policy makers and others about dire consequences that have and will continue to arise due to rapid climate change. Rising...more

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Will My Estate Plan Protect My Loved Ones?

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It is a common misconception that if a person has a will, there will be no need for court proceedings upon their death. In Massachusetts, however, a will must always be admitted to probate, a process requiring various forms...more

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Frequently Asked Questions About Inheritance and Adoption

As an Estate, Wealth & Succession attorney, I often assist individuals with a variety of matters ranging from basic estate plans to more complex business succession arrangements. Frequently, when assisting families with...more

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Why Young Adults Need Estate Plans Too

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After graduating college and getting your life started, you are filled with pride, excitement and anticipation for your new career and freedom from school. Your last thought is to hire an attorney and prepare an estate plan....more

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What You Need to Know About Conservatorships in Connecticut

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There have been a few notable instances recently in pop culture that have shined a spotlight on conservatorships. As one might expect, the laws regarding conservatorships vary from state to state. Another type of individual...more

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Dying Without a Will — What’s the Worst that Can Happen?

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It is very difficult for many of us to acknowledge that death is, eventually, a certainty for all of us. It’s a topic we’d like to avoid altogether, and it’s something we often avoid planning for because to plan for death is...more

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When Do You Need a Lawyer? Understanding Fiduciary Litigation

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We have previously discussed the different types of litigation, but when do you need to hire a lawyer? There are many reasons to hire a lawyer, and below are the top five reasons to hire a lawyer who specializes in fiduciary...more

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Many Taxpayers Realize That This Is The Right Time To Think About Financial Planning

Professional service providers including CPAs, Attorneys, Life Insurance Agents, Bankers, Brokers, Investment Advisors and Certified Financial Planners often are viewed a Taxpayer’s financial planning “trusted advisors”. ...more

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The Robins Kaplan Spotlight, Vol. 5 No. 4, Winter 2021 - Movies That Helped Us Get Through 2020

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Like many of you, in 2020 we turned to a range of media to soothe our moods and pass the time while in quarantine. The lawyers in our Wealth Planning, Administration, and Disputes Group went so far as to build our annual CLE...more

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[Webinar] 12th Annual Fiduciary Focus - February 26th, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm ET

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We invite you to attend our 12th Annual Fiduciary Focus program on Friday, February 26 – this year from the comfort of your desk. Our team will provide timely updates on wealth planning, including navigating potential changes...more

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NOWOTNY KNOWS SQUAT! Helping Advisors Build a Clientele and Assets Under Management Part 3 – Using Malta Pension Plans to Raise...

This is the third installment in the series Nowotny Knows Squat. This series focuses on value added planning ideas that financial advisors and life insurance agents should introduce to their clients. In case, you haven't...more

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The Robins Kaplan Spotlight - VOL. 5, NO. 3 Fall 2020

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The Spotlight is the result of ongoing collaboration between our national trial practice and estate planning groups, with the goal of providing a forum to discuss the latest news and other issues impacting the trusts and...more

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[Webinar] Ripped from the Case Law - October 13th, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm CT

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Producers, writers, and reporters have long been fascinated with high-stakes wealth, estate and trusts, and shareholder disputes. Whether tragic or comic, the drama between clients, families, business partners, as well as the...more

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[Webinar] Representations of Wealth Planning and Conflict in Film and Literature: What Can We Learn from Such Depictions? -...

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Producers, writers, and reporters have long been fascinated with high-stakes wealth, estate and trusts, and shareholder disputes. Whether tragic or comic, the drama between clients, families, business partners, as well as the...more

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