Featured 2013
Revocable Living Trusts: What You Need to Know
November 16, 2016
On September 14, 2016, Richard Morgan was part of a panel discussion at the monthly meeting of the Estate Planning & Probate Section of the ...
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Estate & Trust Disputes: Common Types and How to Avoid Them
September 12, 2014
By Richard M. Morgan & Loraine M. DiSalvo Disputes that arise after a loved one dies can be incredibly destructive, to both assets and relationships. ...
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News Alert: U.S. Supreme Court Says Inherited IRAs Are Not Protected From Creditors Under Federal Bankruptcy Law
June 19, 2014
On June 12, 2014, the Supreme Court issued its decision in Clark et ux. V. Rameker, Trustee, et al, 573 U.S. _____ (2014), which is ...
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Same Sex Couples: If You Really Care About Building a Life With Your Partner… You Need to Do the Planning Now! (Updated)
May 22, 2014
Everyone needs comprehensive estate planning. However, even though same sex couples who are legally married under the laws of a given state or foreign jurisdiction ...
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Perpetual Dynasty Trusts – Maximizing The Benefits Of Trusts By Structuring Them To Last Longer (Updated April 2023)
October 21, 2013
In past issues of The Passionate Estate Planner, we have emphasized the benefits which trusts can provide for those who want to transfer assets to ...
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IRAs and Qualified Plan Accounts: Should You Pass Them to Beneficiaries Outright or in Trust?
September 17, 2013
I. Introduction and Summary. Most people today have a significant amount of their retirement savings in Individual Retirement Accounts (“IRAs”) or one of many other ...
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Planning For Married Couples After the 2012 Tax Act: Should You Transfer Assets to Your Spouse Outright or in Trust?
July 30, 2013
In this installment of the Passionate Estate Planner, we consider one of the fundamental estate planning questions that married couples need to answer: Whether assets ...
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What is a Trust?
May 22, 2013
For this month’s newsletter, we will go back to the basics to ensure that our readers can answer the basic question: What is a Trust? ...
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