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Our firm isn't the only one to discover the benefits of a Family Meeting, read on!...

One of the most important goals when creating an estate plan is to ensure your wishes are honored in regards to end of life issues....

At Family Estate Planning Law Group, we are confident that our client’s see the value of an updated estate plan, but to our colleagues, investors and financial advisors we pose the question: do you see the value of an updated plan?...

As more of our keepsakes are digitalized, it is important to plan who will receive and preserve your online mementos....

As the internet becomes a seamless part of our day-to-day lives, we must remember to be our own advocates in regards to online privacy. ...

With the right care and consideration, downsizing can be a wise choice for baby boomers....

Read on for clarification regarding the American Taxpayer Relief Act - effective January 2013....

Learn from other's experiences regarding financial scams in order to avoid fraud touching the lives of your family and loved ones....

Now is an opportune time to reevaluate your 2013 New Years resolution progress. How are you doing?...

Our brief journey over the fiscal cliff has come to an end - at least as it relates to taxes...

During our most recent workshop addressing the "fiscal cliff" we found this handout the most helpful......

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Time is running out for you to take advantage of the generous 2010 tax laws that lowered gift-tax exemption amounts and tax rates....

As noted in our prior blog post, the tax deadline is looming. Now is the opportune time to consider giving away property instead of cash......

With the election on the horizon, America's playing the waiting game with Washington in regards to changes to the tax code. But with the right planning in place you could be protected......

"We prepare our finances for death; we're ready with insurance policies and all sorts of estate planning. But we're not, as a whole, prepared for the emotional part of death."...

Have you had a disagreement with your spouse about the timing of retirement? Does your spouse want to retire, while you aren't ready to leave your work? Retirement is a transition that requires discussion....

Perhaps you have kept a tangible treasured keepsake of a loved one who has passed away. Maybe its a photo album, love letter, or a keepsake box - such mementos are invaluable. But in this day and age, mementos are often digital rather than tangible. How does one plan for that?...

Business owners have spent years building their business while raising a family. But many do not put much thought into who will run the place after they are gone. Does this resonate with you? Read on!...

At the end of the year, the federal gift-tax exemption will fall from $5.12 million to $1 million, making this the perfect time for some of our clients to take advantage of the higher limits and avoid future estate taxes for their beneficiaries. ...