Among the most ubiquitous challenges confronting estate-planning lawyers are those that arise out of joint representations and the obligations of the lawyer to each of the parties represented. Such challenges frequently involve conflicts of...
In recent years, the term “blended gift” has increasingly been used to refer to various ways individuals can make significant charitable gifts. I first used this term at a philanthropic gift planning conference in 1995.1 ...
Advance directives enable individuals to exercise control over their futures and ensure that the care they receive at the end of their lives is pursuant to their wishes. Yet, the majority of individuals have not taken advantage of advance...
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The prediction markets have former Secretary of State and First Lady Hillary Clinton as the runaway winner of November’s presidential election, CNBC is reporting. Cl...
Irrevocable trusts shouldn’t be left to languish as the years go by. In this issue, we’ll show you why and how an old or out-of-date irrevocable trust can be modified to benefit you, your clients, their spouses, or other beneficiaries. And, of...
