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The deaths of actress Natasha Richardson and reality star Jade Goody were tragic losses for their families and their fans. Both women, in addition to being admired public figures, were also mothers.…

Many of our clients own vacation homes which are used by the entire family. These homes have become a way of bringing the family together, which mom and dad want to preserve after their deaths.…

Although “it’s better late than never” may apply to planning one’s estate, planning early will cause one to avoid the dangers of deathbed planning. Acting hastily in the midst of a terminal illness…

Many parents should consider using the technique of contingent trusts as a valuable estate planning enhancement to reciprocal Wills between spouses with children. These contingent trusts…

Historically, the perception was that trusts were exclusively a tool for preservation of assets of the super wealthy. Today, trusts are useful estate planning tools that benefit…

Estate planning is most often associated with individuals and couples who are approaching retirement or who already enjoying their golden years. Estate planning usually conjures up an image of…