SLAT: Take Advantage of Tax Exemption Strategy What’s SLAT? SLAT stands for Spousal Lifetime Access Trust. It is an irrevocable trust that one spouse...
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SLAT: Take Advantage of Tax Exemption Strategy What’s SLAT? SLAT stands for Spousal Lifetime Access Trust. It is an irrevocable trust that one spouse...
December Celebrates National Special Education Day December marks the anniversary of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) which was signed...
WHAT HAPPENS IF MY SPOUSE AND I DIE AT THE SAME TIME? The Parade of Horribles There’s an overarching principle taught to law school students. It’s...
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Using an Intentionally Defective Grantor Trust What is an IDGT? An intentionally defective grantor trust (IDGT) is a tool used by...
September is National Yoga Month Back in the 1960s, yoga was associated with flower power, pot smoking, and the hippie lifestyle. It was seen as...
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PREP TALK FOR PARENTS Back to School Preparedness Summer days are waning and it’s time to turn your attention to back-to-school tasks. For those...
5 BY 5 POWER IN TRUST What is a 5 by 5 Power in Trust? Â A 5 by 5 Power in Trust is a clause commonly used in trusts. By its inclusion, it allows a trust beneficiary to take certain withdrawals from the trust. How Does a 5 by 5 Power in Trust Work? The 5...
​ JULY IS DISABILITY PRIDE MONTH Question: Why do we celebrate Disability Pride Month in July? Answer: July marks the anniversary of the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA). It’s a great time to celebrate the spirit of the law that was...
Common Estate Planning Questions Death, taxes … and probate? Not necessarily. You can avoid probate by planning ahead to create non-probate assets. Non-probate assets are assets that can be transferred after death to the joint owner without probate. Why...
So You Think You Need an Expert: A Cautionary Tale Part III: Components of a Good Expert Evaluation This blog is the third in a series of guiding parents in getting a good expert evaluation to serve as the foundation of their child’s IEP or 504 Plan....
Common Estate Planning Questions What is Probate? Probate is the process through which an executor or administrator gathers the assets of a deceased person, pays their taxes and their debts, and finally transfers any remaining assets to the decedent’s...