Wills

1. Living in the present, instead of planning for the... Read More

It’s been my experience that parents are often the only thing keeping their adult children from tearing each other’s heads off over every disputed matter or perceived slight. And, once the parents are gone, the fighting often reaches new levels of insanity. This is often particularly the case when it comes to the division of a parent’s personal and household effects after... Read More

Here's a nice little article by a New York attorney about Supplemental Needs Trusts. Short but informative for those of you who may have a special needs family member and are wondering how they can safely be included such in your estate plan. Take a look.

While not everyone who... Read More

Even if you own nothing more than a house and a couple bank accounts, it’s absolutely essential that you keep and maintain a valid Will or Revocable Living Trust document.  Otherwise, you will have no control over how your estate will pass after your death and who will be in charge of same.

I once handled an estate where gentleman passed away who was survived by... Read More

When you’re dealing with families, money and the emotional impact of losing a loved one, things can turn ugly quickly.  I can’t begin to tell you how many times I’ve seen unresolved  siblings feuds lead to acrimonious and protracted litigation concerning the administration and distribution of the estate.

One estate that comes immediately to mind involved two sisters... Read More

If, like so many, you are prone to disorder in the keeping of important documents, assuming that you keep them at all, you may be well past due for a makeover of your estate plan and your end-of-life instructions. It is not just a matter of maintaining tidiness for its own sake: a lot of money and time could... Read More

Can't help myself, one of my friends posted this guy's obituary and it's simply a must share. No dull, staid and somber recap here.

This guy must have been a real character and his obit captures him in all his rabble-rousing glory.  Gotta love the Irish, never a dull moment. Enjoy.

http://www.barstoolsports.com/boston/this-is-without-a-doubt-the-best-obituary-... Read More

One of our law firm's favorite charities is the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Take a look at Michael Strahan interacting with

some of the kids behind the scenes. He's a class act and one of the truly good guys out there.

https://www.stjude.org/get-involved/other-ways/st-jude-thanks-and-giving/watch-our-celebrity-and-patient-videos.html?sc_cid=... Read More

One of the most important pieces in a simple estate plan is a well drafted Power of Attorney. While a Last Will and Testament only comes into play after your death, a Power of Attorney is a legal document that can have a profound impact on your day-to-day care and well- being in the event that you become incapacitated or unable to manage your own affairs at some point... Read More

Here's a simple little video that does a nice job of simplifying the importance of estate planning and a few of the

different considerations that come into play when formulating a plan. Take a look.

http://www.investopedia.com/video/play/estate-planning-tips-financial-advisors/?lgl=bt1tn-no-textnote