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New York Law Journal

Will of Klein

By | February 03, 2015
Court Declares Absentee Who Disappeared Under Suspicious Circumstances Dead
2 minute read

New York Law Journal

Estate of O'Brien

By | February 03, 2015
Surviving Spouse's Petition for Letters Of Administration Granted, Step-son's Denied
2 minute read

New York Law Journal

Matter of the Dorie

By | February 03, 2015
EPTL Provides Remedy to Bequests Which May Otherwise Be Invalid As Violating RAP
2 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

The Agent's Role in Power of Attorney Matters

Powers of attorney have become commonplace for any estate plan, and for obvious reasons they should be. These documents serve as a safety net for clients who become unable to handle their finances. It is no secret, however, that these documents, if used imprudently, can also be the source of mistrust, abuse and familial turmoil.
9 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Estate Plans Must Address Children Conceived Posthumously

Children conceived posthumously are increasingly common as more and more people choose to preserve their sperm or eggs at some point during their lifetime for a wide variety of reasons.
7 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Vetting Charitable Gifts of Business Interests

A significant transition in a closely held business, such as a sale or going public, often causes the owners to consider making a charitable gift. Such gifts are usually substantial, but great opportunity comes with great risk, and maybe a dozen or so bankers' boxes of relevant documents with a tight deadline.
8 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Estate Planning With Captive Insurance Companies

For business owners whose companies have significant cash flows and profits, small captive insurance companies can provide a method of insuring against real risks the company faces while obtaining tax advantages as an ancillary benefit.
6 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Tread Lightly When Assigning a Trust Protector

In its most basic form, a trust is a contractual relationship among three parties, whereby property is transferred by one party (a grantor or settlor) to a second party (the trustee) to hold for the benefit of one or more third parties (the beneficiaries). The trustee is given legal title to the trust property, but is obligated to act for the good of the beneficiaries.
9 minute read

New York Law Journal

Estate of Chernik

By | February 02, 2015
Will's Tax Clause Unambiguous, Extrinsic Evidence Unnecessary; Objections Dismissed
2 minute read

Connecticut Law Tribune

Conn. Firms Warm Up to Idea of Opening Florida Offices

Murphy is 1,300 miles south, perched in a new office building overlooking the crystal-blue waters around Miami. A partner in the firm's insurance and reinsurance group since 2006, Murphy has a new job: overseeing a new office for the Connecticut-based firm.
7 minute read

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