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Death of the Estate Tax May Cost Heirs More

Most estate planners never expected Congress to let federal estate tax expire. And when it did, most expected Congress to quickly…

Blawg Review #249

Blawg Review is a roundup of the best recent legal blogs, hosted each week by a different site. This week’s edition was hosted by Slaw, a Canadian…

Factors to Consider When Selecting a Guardian — Similar Values

NB: This post is part of a series discussing factors you should consider when selecting a guardian for your minor children. You can read all these posts…

Factors to Consider When Selecting a Guardian: Age and Maturity

NB: This post is part of a series discussing factors you should consider when selecting a guardian for your minor children. You can read all these posts…

Choosing a Guardian for Your Children

Many people delay having a estate plans drafted because they have difficulty selecting a guardian for their children. It’s a huge decision. After all, the person you…

The Problem with LegalZoom (And Other Do-It-Yourself Estate Planning Solutions)

LegalZoom advertises itself as a cheaper alternative to an attorney. And many forgo professional advice because they are lured by the lower costs and believe the document…

Choosing an Agent to Make Health Care Decisions

A medical power of attorney allows you to appoint a trusted relative or friend to make medical decisions for you if you are…

Estate Planning for Your Digital Estate

According to a recent Pew Research Study, about 75 percent of all Americans conduct online activities.  For adults between the ages of 18 and 44, that…