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Estate planning in uncertain times
By Jeffery J. McKenna Getting your affairs in order creates a sense of peace. This can be especially true given the current uncertainties. Here … [Read more...] about Estate planning in uncertain times
Estate planning for blended families
Getting married and blending families is tough. Doing proper estate planning for a “yours, mine and ours” family presents many special challenges. … [Read more...] about Estate planning for blended families
Gratitude and Estate Planning
Thanksgiving brings great memories. As a young boy growing up, I loved meeting at grandma’s house on 21st Street in old Las Vegas. We crammed … [Read more...] about Gratitude and Estate Planning
‘An estate is more than just money’
Even if your children are grown with families of their own, you can probably remember scenes of sibling rivalry when they were younger. In some … [Read more...] about ‘An estate is more than just money’
What is “step-up in tax basis”?
"Cost basis" is a term unfamiliar to most. Estate planning lawyers and accountants use it a lot, but what does it mean? Cost basis is used to … [Read more...] about What is “step-up in tax basis”?
Elder abuse
A topic that seems rarely to be addressed by the media, but which has serious consequences, is elder abuse. Caring for frail older people is a very … [Read more...] about Elder abuse
Cohabitation Agreements
Cohabitation has become more common even among older couples. There are many reasons couples chose to live together rather than marry, including … [Read more...] about Cohabitation Agreements
How do I disinherit a family member?
What if you want to make sure that a family member does not receive any of your assets after you die? Even though the word “disinherit” may conjure up … [Read more...] about How do I disinherit a family member?
How do I discuss estate planning with my family and loved ones?
Throughout my twenty years as an estate planning attorney, I have experienced the effects of the above question. Too often, the problem has been … [Read more...] about How do I discuss estate planning with my family and loved ones?