by amanda | Mar 6, 2024 | Uncategorized
The start of a new year is a great time to review your current estate plan or consider creating one. 2024 brings a number of opportunities for creating an estate plan, pursuing gifting strategies, and considering philanthropic goals. Here are a few estate planning...
by amanda | Mar 4, 2024 | Uncategorized
Let’s be honest. Legal documents are not written in anyone’s love language. On Valentines Day, we undoubtedly would prefer to exchange thoughtful presents, enjoy an intimate meal with our significant other, or blush at the occasional small (or grand)...
by amanda | Mar 1, 2024 | Uncategorized
Ask anyone how they would define “trusts and estates law” and the odds are the answer will uniformly focus on the act of making the plan as to who will receive a person’s assets when he or she dies. […] By: Blank Rome LLPRead More
by amanda | Feb 23, 2024 | Uncategorized
Practitioners involved with the administration of trusts and estates of a decedent may be confronted with the issue of dealing with one or more assets of a decedent discovered after the administration is believed to have been concluded. Consideration of timely...
by amanda | Feb 22, 2024 | Uncategorized
There are a number of considerations to make when deciding whether to proceed with a Will-based estate plan or a trust-based estate plan. First, as a general matter, there are two ways in which your estate can be distributed to your ultimate beneficiaries upon your...
by amanda | Feb 20, 2024 | Uncategorized
A health care agent is the person you designate to make medical decisions on your behalf in the event you are unable to make such decisions yourself. Appointing a trusted friend or family member as your agent ensures your health care providers follow your wishes. For...