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Special Reports are written on topics that affect various aspects of estate planning and the laws that govern it.
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These reports are published by the American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys and cover a wide-variety of subjects relating to estate planning. Click on a report title to read more or to order a complimentary copy.
Michael Crichton is one of the bestselling authors and screenwriters of all time. His estate was worth many millions of dollars when he died at....
You don’t have to be a millionaire to benefit from an estate plan. Reasons to create an estate plan are as unique as the individuals....
The question of what will happen to your children without you or their own partner will be answered someday. In preparation for the unexpected and....
As 2013 started, the estate planning world had a new law: The American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 (ATRA), enacted January 2, 2013.
In order to....
One thing should be clear by now: we do our families and ourselves a great disservice when we fail to plan for every contingency. That's....
Chances are you’ve already heard a lot about the attributes of Living Trusts: avoiding probate and legal quagmires, sometimes lowering estate and/or income taxes and....
As citizens of a culture that worships youth, most of us find it nearly impossible to admit our own mortality, much less make plans for....
For surviving family members, the hours and days following a loved one’s death is no time for weighty decisions. For many Americans, however, this will....
Our firm has found that looking after these financial assets is only a part of planning for passing on your legacy. Typically speaking, non-financial assets....
Estate planning is an essential part of life and death. In planning for our future and our family’s future, we must take stock of who....
Traditional Estate Planning can certainly address legal technicalities and basic financial concerns, but most people want to pass on much more than just financial assets.....
This report informs the reader of what FDIC actually is and explains the basic coverage FDIC offers. ....
By now most of America is familiar with the tragic events of Terri Schiavo’s life. No matter how you may feel about the moral and....
Joint tenancy ownership of property is sometimes used as a substitute for an effective estate plan. Is this a good idea? Read this article to....
For most of our lives the greatest risk to our well-being isn't death. It's the ever-growing likelihood of becoming seriously ill or injured.....
This report can help familiarize you with some important concepts about being prepared for divorce, should it come your way.....
There is so much conflicting information regarding estate planning options, it’s difficult to know whom to trust. Don't be fooled by the most common myths....
