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Planning for Real Estate in a Foreign Country

The allure of a foreign land—perhaps where the weather is milder, the pace of life slower, and the cost of living lower—is...

Undoing an Irrevocable Life Insurance Trust: Options and Alternatives in...

The irrevocable life insurance trust (ILIT) has long been a staple of estate planning. This tool is designed to hold life insurance...

Your Divorce Decree: The First Step in Estate Planning

You and your spouse have recently divorced, and the judge has signed the divorce decree. Now what? Although you may feel that...

What happens if you can’t make your own decisions?

A stroke. A fall. A sudden diagnosis. In an instant, you could lose the ability to speak or make decisions. Incapacity doesn’t...

How to Minimize the (Voluntary) Federal Estate Tax with Portability

Most people may be surprised to learn that the federal estate tax is considered by some to be voluntary. Estate planning attorneys...

Surprise! You Cannot Easily Disinherit Your Spouse

Believe it or not, it is not easy to disinherit your spouse in the United States. In many states and the District...

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