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Appeals Court Rules in Will Dispute Between Ex-wife and Brother
Benjamin E. Long: Attorney at Schlagel Long, LLC Expertise in Estate Planning and Probate Law with a Focus on Complex Will Disputes Benjamin E. Long, …
Coronavirus Makes Estate and Tax Planning an Urgent Task
The Urgency of Estate Planning During the Covid-19 Pandemic “What may have seemed like something to take care of ‘one day,’ has turned into a …
Your Estate Plan Needs To Be Customized
The Importance of Customized Estate Planning “Estate planning documents often are treated like the photocopied permission slip for a child’s field trip. You fill in …
Working and Collecting Social Security Benefits
Understanding the Impact of Working While Collecting Social Security Benefits“For most Americans, Social Security plays an important role in maintaining retirement security. The benefit payments …
Picasso’s Sole Heir Continues To Sell Artwork
Picasso’s Complicated Legacy and Family Drama “When the Spanish painter Pablo Picasso died of a heart attack on April 8, 1973, he left behind not …
Still Procrastinating About Your Estate Plan?
The Importance of Estate Planning During the COVID-19 Pandemic “Without an estate plan in place, clients will be reliant on state laws and probate courts …
Five Top Reasons To Add Beneficiaries to Investment Accounts
The Importance of Adding Beneficiaries to Investment Accounts “Losing a loved one isn’t just an emotional burden—it also carries an administrative load. There are flower …
How Does an Intentionally Defective Grantor Trust Work?
Understanding Intentionally Defective Grantor Trusts in Estate Planning “This type of trust can be established to benefit your spouse, children, grandchildren and other descendants. However, …
Why You Need an Advance Directive Right Now
The Importance of Advance Directives During the COVID-19 Pandemic “COVID-19 is quickly becoming the leading cause of death in the United States. As of today, …
What Must Be Done When a Loved One Dies?
Navigating Financial Affairs After a Loved One’s Death “It can be hard to move through your daily life after someone you love dies. It may …