by amanda | Uncategorized
January 1, 2024, marked exactly two years until the planned reduction by half of the current Applicable Exclusion Amount (“AEA”). The AEA is the amount that an individual can pass to anyone either during their life or at death before imposition of a...
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The New Year brings with it new estate and gift tax exemption and exclusion amounts. In 2017, a new tax law doubled the federal estate and gift tax exemption. And that exemption amount has increased each year between 2018 and 2025 to adjust for inflation.Read...
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Matthew Perry was probably best known for his role as the sarcastic, neurotic, and always witty, Chandler Bing on the hit-tv show, Friends. He died suddenly at the age of 54. He was unmarried, had no children, and was survived by his parents, five half-siblings, and...
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When conflict arises in the settling of an estate – especially a high-net-worth estate – the parties involved may look to the courts to help resolve the dispute. Litigation is one way to settle probate disputes, but it is not the only option, nor...
by amanda | Uncategorized
If you expect to face disputes over the allocation of your loved one’s estate, retaining a probate litigation attorney might be the right choice. Here’s what you need to know about hiring an experienced attorney who can help you manage probate...
by amanda | Uncategorized
Welcome to 2024! The year 2023 left many feeling unsettled. Chat GPT burst onto the scene, and it seemed AI was destined to take over everything. War continued in Ukraine and broke out in the Gaza Strip. Finally, COVID-19 seems to be the new norm.Read More
