By Jay C. Glickman, Esquire People frequently confuse Wills and Powers of Attorney. Very simply, a Will is the document that takes effect when someone dies. It names an Executor. A business and financial Power of Attorney is the document that appoints and authorizes your Agent to take care of business and financial matters for […]

It’s often stated that there are only two certainties in life – death and taxes. While death is inevitable for all of us, most of us shy away from thinking about this gloomy topic. As a result, the majority of us will pass on before making any type of preparations for our families. If you’re […]

When someone creates a last will and testament, they are doing so with the intent of having their last wishes fulfilled after they pass away. This often includes who will be the beneficiary of the deceased’s assets such as home, inheritance and other goods as well as who will become the executor of their estate, […]

As the US population continues to age, elder abuse continues to grow at a significant rate. A GAO (government accounting office) study showed that “guardians stole or otherwise improperly obtained more than $5.4 million in assets from 158 incapacitated victims.” Recent legislative changes, including Senate Bill 506 and the new guardianship law signed by Governor […]

In 2001, President George W. Bush came to office with the promise of large tax cuts. One of his first acts as president was signing $1.35 trillion in cuts, phased in over the next ten years. Part of that legislation included a gradual reduction of the Federal Estate Tax to be followed by a one-year […]