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Elder Law | Estate Planning Law | Legacy January 2, 2015
Attorney Michael Gilfix Analyzes Wall Street Journal Discussion of Capital Gains Tax Issues
Palo Alto, CA (Law Firm Newswire) January 2, 2015 – A recent article in the Wall Street Journal describes a transformation in estate planning for individuals or couples who have significant assets, but who are not subject to the federal…
Family Law | Legacy November 18, 2014
Standard Oil Heiress Bequeaths Record Gift to Virginia All-Girls Prep School
Fairfax, VA (Law Firm Newswire) November 18, 2014 – Upon her passing, Ruth T. Bedford left $40 million to her beloved alma mater, doubling its endowment. Unexpected gifts often prove the most gratifying, but sometimes the magnitude of an unforeseen…
Elder Law | Estate Planning Law | Legacy November 14, 2014
Bernard A. Krooks Elected into the National Association of Estate Planners & Councils 2014 Hall of Fame
White Plains, NY (Law Firm Newswire) November 14, 2014 – The National Association of Estate Planners & Councils (NAEPC) has elected Bernard A. Krooks of Littman Krooks LLP, JD, CPA, LLM, CELA, AEP® to the Estate Planning Hall of Fame….
Elder Law | Estate Planning Law | Legacy November 6, 2014
Surviving Spouses Inheriting IRAs Have Options
Virginia Beach, VA (Law Firm Newswire) November 6, 2014 – Surviving spouses named as a beneficiary of their deceased spouse’s IRA should carefully consider their options for handling the account. The primary options are to assume the IRA, inherit the…
Elder Law | Estate Planning Law | Legacy October 29, 2014
When Named Executor of an Estate, Early Organization Is Key
Virginia Beach, VA (Law Firm Newswire) October 29, 2014 – When a person is named as executor of an estate, he or she becomes legally responsible for protecting the assets of the decedent until the estate administration is complete. This…
Family Law | Legacy October 28, 2014
In Recovering Economy, More Parents Helping Young Adults With Home Purchase
Fairfax, VA (Law Firm Newswire) October 28, 2014 – Parental cash assistance for a down payment can actually shield a family’s wealth from probate in the future. The recent recession seriously impacted the U.S. economy and noticeably changed the socio-economic…