In December 2017, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), which represented the most significant federal tax code overhaul in the last 30 years, was signed into law. The changes instituted by the TCJA affect both individual taxpayers and businesses in a number of different ways, primarily by reducing individual income tax rates, doubling the […]

Even when a testator takes reasonable steps to ensure his/her will is valid under state law, that person’s estate could still be contested in probate court. Contesting an estate is a complicated matter, which involves sensitive and complex legal issues. Making even a minor mistake can have costly consequences. If you find yourself grappling with […]

Losing a loved one can be emotionally, mentally and physically draining. However, death can also raise a number of legal complications for a family, especially if the deceased did not create a will prior to his/her passing. No family should have to grapple with this strain, while also grieving the loss of a loved one. […]

A person’s final wishes concerning the dispersal of his/her assets, a decedent’s last will and testament is usually ironclad. However, this is only true if the will was executed properly and fully complies with state law – which means the testator was not unduly influenced when disposing of his or her estate. Even though wills […]