Mar 28, 2018 | Trusts & Estates
Like many Americans, your home is probably your largest asset. However, if you have children who have grown and moved away, you’re left with an empty nest, quiet and big. You may be torn between keeping the house and passing it to your children someday, or... read more
Mar 21, 2018 | Trusts & Estates
Probate lawyers in Monroe County and our neighbors in Ontario, Wayne and Livingston Counties are well aware of the hassles and headaches that families face when a loved one’s estate goes into probate. The process can drag out, eating up not just time but... read more
Mar 14, 2018 | Trusts & Estates
Unless you were living under a rock, you most likely heard about the tax reform bill that was passed by Congress and signed by the President over the holidays. One big change that came out of it was the doubling of the exemption amount for federal estate, gift, and... read more
Mar 9, 2018 | Trusts & Estates
The Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Act, which was created by Congress in 2014, allows people with disabilities and their families to save up to $100,000 in accounts for the benefit of a disabled person. The funds can be saved without jeopardizing the... read more
Feb 28, 2018 | Trusts & Estates
While married couples may seem to obviously need estate planning services, especially when children arrive, unmarried couples may actually need it more. It’s a pretty well known fact that when a married spouse passes away, the other will likely inherit a... read more
Feb 5, 2018 | Trusts & Estates
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, which became effective on January 1, 2018, is considered the most significant overhaul of the U.S. Tax Code since 1986. The changes will have a profound impact on individuals, trusts, estates, and businesses in a variety of ways.... read more
