The Added Touch That Can Make All the Difference July 18, 2011 - Andrew Smith So, you have an estate plan, including a will and/or a living trust and incapacity planning documents. This puts you... Read More Estate Planning
Prenuptial Agreements as an Estate Planning Tool July 15, 2011 - Andrew Smith Prenuptial agreements are often seen as useful and necessary only if a couple expects to get divorced at some point... Read More Estate Planning
Should You Leave Your Children an Inheritance? July 11, 2011 - Andrew Smith According to U.S. Trust’s 2011 Insights on Wealth and Worth survey, a high percentage of high net worth parents don’t... Read More Estate Planning
Elder Law: Beyond Estate Planning July 6, 2011 - Andrew Smith Did you know that an elder law attorney is not the same thing as an estate planning attorney? While elder... Read More Elder Law, Estate Planning
Probate Bonds: The Pro’s and Con’s July 4, 2011 - Andrew Smith The majority of attorney-drafted wills contain language with which the will maker waives the requirement for the executor to post... Read More Estate Planning, Probate, Wills and Trusts
AARP Adds LGBTQ Microsite June 22, 2011 - Andrew Smith The AARP has constructed a new section  of its website dedicated specifically to issues of concern for older gay Americans.... Read More Estate Planning, LGBTQ
Parents: Make an Estate Plan and Enjoy the Same Flight June 20, 2011 - Andrew Smith Have you and your spouse ever taken separate flights to the same destination when you’re traveling without the kids, because... Read More Estate Planning, Parents w/ Young Children
What is a Mandatory Arbitration Clause? June 17, 2011 - Andrew Smith You’ve probably heard of people including no-contest clauses in their wills and trusts. A no-contest clause is language that’s included... Read More Estate Planning, Wills and Trusts
Estate Planning for Parents of Autistic Children June 15, 2011 - Andrew Smith If you’re the parent of a child with autism, you’re not alone. It’s estimated that one out of every  110... Read More Estate Planning, Parents w/ Young Children, Special Needs Planning, Wills and Trusts
Why a Special Needs Trust? June 13, 2011 - Andrew Smith Imagine you have a loved one – your daughter, for instance – who has special needs. And, imagine your loved... Read More Estate Planning, Parents w/ Young Children, Special Needs Planning, Wills and Trusts
Leaving a Legacy With an Ethical Will June 10, 2011 - Andrew Smith If you had one week left to live, what would you want to make sure your family members knew and... Read More Estate Planning
Definition: Annual Exclusion Gift June 7, 2011 - Andrew Smith While the federal government does impose a gift tax, not every gift is taxable. There are a number of exclusions... Read More Estate Planning, Taxes