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Why Your Trust Shouldn’t Be Short and Sweet

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  A short and sweet Trust might be easier to read through, but it is likely not an adequate foundation for a solid estate plan. One purpose of a Trust is to anticipate issues that might arise after your disability or death; another is to provide instructions for what should be done with your assets in different situations. A few pages of simple instructions just are not sufficient to address … [Read more...] about Why Your Trust Shouldn’t Be Short and Sweet

Listen to “Your Estate Matters” tomorrow morning (Tuesday) @ 8:50 a.m. on WNAV Radio

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  Make sure to tune in to WNAV Radio on 1430 AM or 99.9 FM on Tuesday mornings at 8:50 a.m.  for YOUR ESTATE MATTERS!  Attorneys Colleen Sinclair Prosser and Nicole Livingston relate cutting edge estate planning information.  The topic tomorrow is "Why Your Trust Shouldn't be Short and Sweet" by Attorney Nicole Livingston. … [Read more...] about Listen to “Your Estate Matters” tomorrow morning (Tuesday) @ 8:50 a.m. on WNAV Radio

The Importance of Using LIfe Insurance in an Estate Plan

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Life insurance is a unique asset.  Because of its tax-favored benefits, it can be used to solve some of life’s perplexing financial problems.  Most people regard life insurance as a “protective” asset, and it is indeed one of the very best assets to protect against potential losses.  But life insurance is also a major planning asset to develop and implement your financial and estate plan. When … [Read more...] about The Importance of Using LIfe Insurance in an Estate Plan

Why Everyone Needs an Estate Plan

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  The following article was written by The American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys, compliments of Attorney Nicole Livingston. Estate Planning  To many people, it sounds complicated and foreign, something only the wealthy or the elderly need to worry about. It is often not at the top of the priority list for single people or for young couples. Even parents with young children, who … [Read more...] about Why Everyone Needs an Estate Plan

“Why Everyone Needs an Estate Plan” (Audio) YOUR ESTATE MATTERS!

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  "Why Everyone Needs an Estate Plan"  courtesy of Attorney Nicole Livingston, written by The American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys. … [Read more...] about “Why Everyone Needs an Estate Plan” (Audio) YOUR ESTATE MATTERS!

The Importance of Keeping Your Estate Plan Up To Date

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  Whether you have a Will or a Living Trust, it is important to review your estate plan periodically.  Because family circumstances, assets and laws change over time, your estate plan may be significantly affected.  A review also reacquaints you with the purpose of the documents and the choices you have in place.  Other reasons for possible changes to your estate plan are:   1)      Marriage.   … [Read more...] about The Importance of Keeping Your Estate Plan Up To Date

YOUR ESTATE MATTERS! – Audio

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  "The Importance of Keeping Your Estate Plan Up To Date" by Attorney Colleen Sinclair Prosser … [Read more...] about YOUR ESTATE MATTERS! – Audio

Listen to “Your Estate Matters” tomorrow morning (Tuesday) @ 8:50 a.m. on WNAV Radio

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  Make sure to tune in to WNAV Radio on 1430 AM or 99.9 FM on Tuesday mornings at 8:50 a.m.  for YOUR ESTATE MATTERS!  Attorneys Colleen Sinclair Prosser and Nicole Livingston relate cutting edge estate planning information.  The topic tomorrow is "The Importance of Keeping Your Estate Plan Up To Date" by Attorney Colleen Sinclair Prosser. … [Read more...] about Listen to “Your Estate Matters” tomorrow morning (Tuesday) @ 8:50 a.m. on WNAV Radio

Five Non-Tax Reasons You Need Estate Planning

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  By: The American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys, Compliments of Attorney Nicole Livingston  One of the biggest myths about estate planning is that it is something only wealthy people need because the only reason for having an estate plan is to minimize estate taxes. The truth is, estate taxes are only a tiny piece of the estate planning puzzle – and every adult needs an estate plan. … [Read more...] about Five Non-Tax Reasons You Need Estate Planning

YOUR ESTATE MATTERS – Audio “Five Non-Tax Reasons You Need Estate Planning”

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  "Five Non-Tax Reasons You Need Estate Planning" by The American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys, courtesy of Attorney Nicole Livingston … [Read more...] about YOUR ESTATE MATTERS – Audio “Five Non-Tax Reasons You Need Estate Planning”

The Civil Marriage Protection Act

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  The Civil Marriage Protection Act came into effect in Maryland on January 1, 2013.   The act recognizes the marriage of same sex couples.  The passing of the act has an automatic impact on how same sex couples handle estate planning and the estate administration process.  Prior to the Act, married couples were treated very differently from couples of the same sex but this has now … [Read more...] about The Civil Marriage Protection Act

YOUR ESTATE MATTERS – Audio “The Civil Marriage Protection Act”

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  "The Civil Marriage Protection Act" by Attorney Colleen Sinclair Prosser … [Read more...] about YOUR ESTATE MATTERS – Audio “The Civil Marriage Protection Act”

Listen to “Your Estate Matters” tomorrow morning (Tuesday) at 8:50 a.m. on WNAV Radio.

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  Make sure to tune in to WNAV Radio on 1430 AM or 99.9 FM on Tuesday mornings at 8:50 a.m.  for YOUR ESTATE MATTERS!  Attorneys Colleen Sinclair Prosser and Nicole Livingston relate cutting edge estate planning information.  The topic tomorrow is "The Civil Marriage Protection Act" by Attorney Colleen Sinclair Prosser. … [Read more...] about Listen to “Your Estate Matters” tomorrow morning (Tuesday) at 8:50 a.m. on WNAV Radio.

Colleen Sinclair Prosser with Founding Partners of the American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys

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This year marks the 20th Anniversary of the American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys.  Pictured from left to right is Robert Armstrong, J.D., President, Attorney Colleen Sinclair Prosser and Sanford M. Fisch, J.D., LL.M, Chief Financial Officer. … [Read more...] about Colleen Sinclair Prosser with Founding Partners of the American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys

What to Expect at Your First Estate Planning Consultation

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  This article was written by the American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys, courtesy of Attorney Nicole Livingston.  Sinclair Prosser Gasior  has been a member of the American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys since 1995. Your first meeting with an estate planning attorney may seem a little daunting, especially if you’ve never consulted an attorney before. There’s no need to … [Read more...] about What to Expect at Your First Estate Planning Consultation