If you're in the process of getting a divorce, money issues are likely to be a key point of discussion. Whether you're the spouse of
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The Other Benefits of Charitable Giving
Lifetime gifts may carry considerable advantages over charitable bequests. "One interesting aspect of lifetime giving is that you get to see your donation in action,
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You have a sizable estate, and you have children who will someday inherit the assets of your estate. You are preparing the necessary documents to
Why Estate Planning Is Important
Do you want to be able to provide for your family after you are gone? If so, you should begin estate planning now so you
Estate Planning Lessons from Your Friends on “Downton Abbey”
This isn't a joke. The viewers of this high-end PBS costume drama, which takes place about a century ago, could very likely be your clients'
Estate Planning for Digital Assets
What happens to your online accounts after you die? It’s an important question many people avoid. California Assembly member Ian Calderon recently introduced AB 691
Securing Your Children’s Future
As a parent, you're always thinking about what's best for your children. But have you thought about what might happen if you're no longer around?
Key Documents Are Essential before Signs of Dementia
In the beginning stages of dementia, someone who handles the family finances forgetting to pay bills is just one common warning sign. The spouse doesn’t
Be a Farmer like “Old McForbes” and “Mr. Green Jeans” Bon Jovi and Reap the Tax Benefits
A gentleman farmer is a wealthy landowner who oversees a small farm purely for the pleasure of it—and, perhaps, for the pleasure of the tax
The Estate of Mr. Cub Already in Foul Territory
Widely beloved in Chicago and the baseball world, Ernie Banks — a/k/a Mr. Cub — rose from humble beginnings. He began his career earning seven
Brando “Coulda Been a Contenda” in Estate Planning
Unquestionably, Marlon Brando was one of the leading actors of the 20th century. The well-known Godfather was always in firm control … until it came
Dispute over Doctor’s Multimillion Dollar Estate Headed for Trial
The fight over the multimillion-dollar estate of renowned plastic surgeon and burn treatment pioneer Richard Grossman, who died last March at age 81, is headed