The estate planning process is complex. It involves more than just deciding which heirs or beneficiaries will receive a person’s assets. Testators will need to grapple with complicated tax-related issues when planning their estates, including how to save their loved one’s from paying excessive income and transfer taxes upon inheritance. While this was often more […]

Many people assume planning an estate is a one-time task. However, the reality is estate planning requires a long-term approach. A plan created for someone in his/her twenties will rarely reflect that person’s situation 10 years later. In fact, most people are encouraged to revise their estate plans regularly, especially after major life changes like […]

Living trusts are one of the most popular estate planning tools, as they allow those who create them, (trustors) to retain some control over their assets, while also ensuring the contents of those trusts are transferred to specific beneficiaries without the need to go through probate. Creating these trusts can be a difficult process, as […]

Challenging the validity of a will isn’t a simple undertaking, so if you believe a loved one’s will is not valid, should conduct a careful assessment of their situation before moving forward. For help determining how strong your own case is, please contact Alan G. Orlowsky today. Can You Prove the Decedent Was the Victim […]