When actress Shannen Doherty signed her divorce decree on September 23, 2024, she likely did not know she had only one day left to live, as she died of cancer the next day. The timing of her divorce shows how powerfully a finalized divorce can reshape what happens to a person’s estate. Doherty, best known […]
This year presents a great opportunity to maximize tax savings and support the causes you care about. If you’ve ever considered increasing your charitable giving or using a donor-advised fund (DAF) to organize your philanthropy, 2025 is an unusually important year. Major tax law changes take effect on January 1, 2026, and the new rules […]
RFK Jr. may claim to know what causes autism. However, professionals—lawyers, educational advisors, health care specialists, advocates, and teachers—are more focused on improving the quality of life for those diagnosed as being “on the spectrum.” Here’s how I approach this challenge in my work. Planning for families with a child identified as autistic presents significant […]
When wrestling legend Hulk Hogan—born Terry Gene Bollea—passed away on July 24, 2025, from cardiac arrest, he left behind more than a fortune. He left a legacy of fame, controversy, and now, a complex estate battle that could rival any of his scripted WWE showdowns. Hogan’s estimated $25 million estate includes a Clearwater, Florida, mansion […]
August is known as “National Make-a-Will Month.” It’s also National Dog Month, National Hair Loss Awareness Month, and International Peace Month. I love dogs, hope to keep what’s left of my hair, and, while I can’t do much about international peace, I do have insights to share about making a will. The Importance of Estate […]
Family feuds over inheritance are nothing new, but few escalate quite like this. In an act of revenge, Bob Pressman, a third-generation heir to the iconic Barneys New York retail empire, has filed a blistering lawsuit. In the suit, he raises tax fraud allegations regarding his father’s estate, accusing his late mother, Phyllis Pressman, and […]
Lawyers have never been the darlings of public opinion. We’ve all heard the nicknames—shark, ambulance chaser, shyster, and my personal favorite, pettifogger. Yet, on an individual level, lawyers often earn their clients’ trust and respect through hard work, creative problem-solving, and favorable results. After more than 40 years practicing in trusts and estates law, I’ve […]
For decades, Richard Simmons was more than a fitness guru—he was a cultural touchstone. With boundless energy, sequined tank tops, and a mission to make exercise joyful, Simmons inspired millions. Yet in the months since his death in July 2024, the spotlight on him has shifted from his infectious workouts to a deeply public dispute […]
On July 4, 2025, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBB) was signed into law, extending key provisions of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) and introducing new tax rules that could significantly impact charitable giving. Here’s what donors need to know: 1. Charitable Deduction for Non-Itemizers Starting in 2026, taxpayers who don’t […]
Have you seen the George Clooney movie “The Descendants?” George’s wife is in a coma after a boating accident. There is a poignant scene where the family reviews her Living Will document. The family relies upon that document to “pull the plug.” Living Wills Living Wills include written, legal instructions that state the treatment you […]
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