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Clear Drafting in Estate Planning: Lessons from Abitol v. Clark

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The North Carolina Court of Appeals’ recent decision on December 3, 2024 in Abitol v. Clark highlights the critical role of clear drafting in estate planning and raises novel legal questions regarding the inheritance rights...more

Fleurinord Law PLLC

Navigating the Twists and Turns of Aretha Franklin’s Estate 5 Years Later: Lessons Under Texas and Florida State Laws

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Aretha Franklin, the legendary Queen of Soul, passed away on August 16, 2018 from pancreatic cancer at the age of 76 in Detroit, Michigan.  She left a legacy marked by her incomparable music and talent, and a $6 million...more

Bowditch & Dewey

Massachusetts Inheritance Laws: What Will Happen to Your Estate if You Die Without a Will?

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With new and prospective clients, a question that often arises is: “What will happen if I die without a will?” The short answer is this: if you die without a valid will, Massachusetts estate law will create one for you. When...more

Farrell Fritz, P.C.

Wills, Trusts and Estates: Plain and Simple - Estate Planning – Besides Saving Estate Taxes, What Should Be On Your Checklist?

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The federal estate tax exemption is now $11.4 million per person ($22.8 million/couple), and the New York State estate tax exemption is now $5,740,000 per person. Generally, the exemption amount is the value of assets that...more

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