The legendary Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin, passed away on Aug. 16, 2018, of pancreatic neuroendocrine cancer. Contrary to her lawyer’s advice to establish a will and trust before her death, Aretha Franklin did not leave behind an estate plan for her estimated $80 million estate. Since she was very private, she decided against formal…
The Sixteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution, ratified in 1913, grants Congress the power to levy and collect income taxes. But what becomes of income that hasn’t been received or realized? The Supreme Court will hear arguments in a tax law case addressing such issues. The case arose from a one-time tax on accumulated…
Some businesses could not pull through the increased expenses inflation has brought on over the past few years unscathed. Due to this, companies have put employees out of work or laid off employees to reduce costs. If you are dealing with the stress of recent unemployment, remember you are not alone. You can use this…
We often see books slipping through the cracks of estate plans. The majority of books have little or no market value, so it’s no surprise that they are often discarded or given to charity. However, some old book collections could be housing a hidden treasure due to a book’s rarity or what the owner has…
The Biden administration has released a proposed budget for fiscal year 2024, calling for an increase in federal spending and a series of counterbalancing revenue raisers. “General Explanations of the Administration’s FY2024 Revenue Proposals,” also called the “Greenbook,” outlined the budget. The Greenbook is a comprehensive document prepared by the US Department of the Treasury….
Etsy is an online marketplace established in 2005. Since its early days, it has become one of the most extensive commerce companies globally. While Etsy sellers span worldwide, most sellers are American. For this reason, this marketplace contributes billions of dollars annually to the nation’s economy. This already successful e-commerce platform experienced even more growth…
Probate refers to the legal process of administering the estate of a deceased person. Probate litigators are attorneys specializing in legal disputes regarding probate matters. In this Q&A, our probate litigator, Matthew Stein, Esq. will answer important probate and estate planning questions. What does a probate litigator do? Probate litigation attorneys handle estates, trusts, and…
By Monique Nevarez, Esq. When people think of estate planning, what comes to mind for most people is planning for after death. However, while traditional estate planning covers the basics (ensuring a smooth transfer of wealth and minimizing tax liabilities and probate fees), advanced estate planning encompasses various strategies and techniques designed to protect and…