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May 29, 2013, 09:00 ET Top 10 Considerations for Maintaining and Operating Irrevocable Trusts

With the flurry of trusts created over the past two years that peaked as we approached the "fiscal cliff," there is now a widespread need for...

Apr 10, 2013, 09:00 ET Top 10 Tips to Avoid Family Fights over Heirlooms from Top Estate Planning Attorney

From jewelry to wine, art and fine china, dividing family heirlooms fairly among loved ones after a death can be a major challenge for an executor,...

Jan 31, 2013, 11:38 ET Post-Fiscal Cliff Estate Planning: Top 10 Next Steps in Light of the Deal

In the early morning hours of January 1, the United States Senate passed legislation to avoid the 'fiscal cliff;' nearly 20 hours later the House...

Dec 11, 2012, 09:00 ET Top Three Ways Outcome of Fiscal Cliff Negotiations Will Impact Estate Tax Rates and Exemptions

Fiscal cliff negotiations between Congress and the White House present risk that estate and gift tax exemptions will be reduced and that tax rates...

Nov 07, 2012, 04:08 ET Top AV-rated Attorney Warns Gift Tax Exemption Will Not Likely Be Extended with President Obama's Re-election and Divided Congress

In response to the results of the 2012 election, John O. McManus – top AV-rated tax and estate planning attorney and founding principal of...

Oct 23, 2012, 09:00 ET Top 10 Planning Issues to Consider for Protecting Your Kids through Their College Years

A new school year causes many parents to renew focus on the well-being of their children, particularly those seeing their kids leave for college for...

Aug 09, 2012, 09:00 ET Preserving the Family Retreat: Top 10 Planning Strategies

This year presents a unique opportunity to take advantage of the $5,000,000 exemption – expiring on December 31, 2012 – to move businesses, private...