Estate Law News

In a survey published this past fall, more than 1,000 participants aged 18 to 99 shared insights on their estate plans – or lack thereof. In fact, more than half [...]

Qualified terminable interest property (QTIP) trusts enable individuals to maintain control over the assets they leave their spouse while preserving wealth and leaving a meaningful legacy for [...]

A death doula, or end-of-life doula, is a person who serves as a companion for a dying person and typically assists their loved ones in providing comprehensive [...]

With the arrival of the new year, revisions to the annual gift tax and estate tax exclusions will be going into effect, as recently announced by the Internal [...]

With multiple generations getting together for holiday meals, gift exchanges and quality time, these annual gatherings present an [...]

Not talking to your adult children about their inheritance comes at a cost. Do what you can to manage expectations for adult children [...]

Creating a living will ensures your future health care decisions and plans are respected. A living will, or advance directive, is a [...]

By creating Physician Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment (POLST), 

Many couples in their 30s and 40s are providing for their families and balancing care duties between the needs of children and parents. Managing it all takes preparation, organization, and [...]

Someone who is incapacitated cannot make personal decisions or understand legal documents. An incapacitated person requires a [...]