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Estate Planning for Same-Sex Couples After the Respect for Marriage Act
By Catherine Hodder, Esq. | Last updated on
Congress recently passed the Respect for Marriage Act in response to concerns that the U.S. Supreme Court may eventually review and reverse the landmark...
What You Should Know About Spreading Cremation Ashes
By Richard Dahl | Last updated on
Many people stipulate in their will that their cremation ashes – their "cremains" – be spread in a particular place that was important to them in life. If...
I'm Married. What Property Can I Give Away in My Will?
By Catherine Hodder, Esq. | Last updated on
When writing a last will and testament, if you are married or in a domestic partnership, you may wonder what property is "yours" to give to beneficiaries....
COVID-19 Is Making Young Adults Think About Estate Planning
By Catherine Hodder, Esq. | Last updated on
Estate planning is often one of those things you intend to do someday. Or you may be waiting for when you have children or more assets to protect. Generally,...
How To Leave Money to Beneficiaries Who Can't Manage It
By Catherine Hodder, Esq. | Last updated on
Who wants to leave their money to someone who can't handle it? If any beneficiaries in your estate plan are minors or have physical or intellectual...
When Should I Change My Will?
By Ephrat Livni, Esq. | Last updated on
A will makes the lives of those you love easier after your life ends. It lays out your intentions for the inheritance and disposal of your belongings, whether...
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Joseph Fawbush, Esq.
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Vaidehi Mehta, Esq.
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Kit Yona, M.A.
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Mariana Petersen
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