While many of us our familiar with the general dynamics of the financial abuse of elders, and, may in fact have engaged in planning in an effort to thwart such abuse or in litigation resulting from such abuse, most “estate professionals” are much less familiar with the role law enforcement plays with respect to the issue. ….
Financial Abuse of Elders – The Role of the Police Continue Reading »
Elder Law, Estate PlanningFrom the rights of children to know about their biological origins to the ownership of sperm, the legal issues inherent in assisted human reproduction are ever expanding…..
Mom, dad and the kids, and mom and dad and. . . Continue Reading »
Estate Planning, U.S. Citizen, Wills“If there are no dogs in Heaven, then when I die I want to go where they went”. Will Rogers (1879-1935), American Humorist….
“Fat Cats & Lucky Dogs” Continue Reading »
Estate Planning, WillsThere are lessons for everyone in the way the rich focus on long-term financial planning and wealth transfer…..
Learning from the rich Continue Reading »
Estate Planning, Loans“More than 50%” is the oft quoted statistic for the percentage of Canadians who do not have a valid Will. According the BDO Dunwoody/Compass Report on Canadian Family Business, a staggering 78% of business owners do not have a succession strategy for their business in place. The same report showed 92% of business owners acknowledging that it was important for them to have a plan. While the primary reason for….
Coping with the family in family business succession planning Continue Reading »
Estate PlanningI’m often asked what is an “up-to-date” Will? Although Wills do not expire, it is essential that you periodically review the document to ensure its continued validity…..
I’ve prepared my Will, now what? Continue Reading »
Estate Planning, Wills