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End of the Year Reminders (Audio)

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  "End of the Year Reminders" by Attorney Brooke J. Shemer … [Read more...] about End of the Year Reminders (Audio)

Are You the Trustee of a Special Needs Trust?

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  Are you the trustee of a Special Needs Trust? Do you have a child with a disability that will receive government benefits? Disability planning is an often overlooked aspect of estate planning that requires unique considerations and a deeper understanding from all of the parties involved. If you answered yes to either of the previous questions, you will need to be aware of what Special Needs … [Read more...] about Are You the Trustee of a Special Needs Trust?

The American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys

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  The attorneys at Sinclair Prosser Gasior are members of the American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys.  “The Academy” as it is commonly known,  is a group of attorneys dedicated to helping families plan their estate, preserve their assets and eventually distribute their wealth.  The Members of the Academy meet every six months to stay connected and educated on the latest estate planning … [Read more...] about The American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys

Family Incentive Trust is Alternative to Disinheriting

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Recent headline news reported that actor Philip Seymour Hoffman left his entire estate to his girlfriend and nothing to his three young children, therefore disinheriting them.    It is reported that he did not want to create “trust fund kids”, or kids that live off a trust and never have to earn a living for themselves.  Through Mr. Hoffman’s planning, there is no provision for financial support … [Read more...] about Family Incentive Trust is Alternative to Disinheriting

Family Incentive Trust is Alternative to Disiheriting

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   "Family Incentive Trust is Alternative to Disinheriting" by Attorney Colleen Sinclair Prosser … [Read more...] about Family Incentive Trust is Alternative to Disiheriting

Robin Williams’ Estate Plan

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  Robin Williams' untimely death came as a shock to the world this past August.  As devastating as an unexpected, sudden death can be for the family, the need to settle the estate only adds to the stress of an already overwhelming situation. However, having an estate plan in place reduces the uncertainty and unknowns for the grieving family members, since the deceased person has already documented … [Read more...] about Robin Williams’ Estate Plan

Who Should Be the Executor of Your Will?

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  It is important to take the time to decide who should be the executor of your estate upon your death, and your power of attorney if you become incapacitated.  Once you make these decisions, determine who should be the back-up in case your first choice is not available.  Usually, you can think of one person you trust and more likely than not you have even thought about who that person should be … [Read more...] about Who Should Be the Executor of Your Will?