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One Big Beautiful Bill

Signed into law on July 4th is a significant development that will affect estate planning and gift taxes for years to come. President Trump and the Republicans promised they would deliver on this campaign promise. The “Big Beautiful Bill,” as it is called, includes provisions that affect estate and gift taxes by extending the 2017 […]

Gary Altman Named on Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent 2025 List

A sincere thank you to our peers in the legal community! We are honored to announce that Gary Altman has been named to the Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent 2025 list. This significant award speaks to the highest standards of legal skill and ethical practice that we strive for every day. We are deeply appreciative of this […]

Planning for the Unthinkable: Essential Tools for Parents of Minor Children

Approximately three-fourths of Americans do not have a basic will. Many of the same people also have children under the age of 18, which highlights a significant misconception about estate plans: they can accomplish much more than just handling financial assets (such as money, accounts, and property). One of the most essential functions of an […]

How to Protect Your Family When You and Your Spouse Work in the Same Business

You and your spouse live together, work together, and likely spend much of your free time together. Having a successful marriage and business takes hard work and dedication, but it can also be among the most rewarding things in life. To help keep you on the right track, here are a few tips. Having a […]

Who Needs an Estate Plan?

If you are reading this, you need an estate plan. Why? The short answer is that everyone ages 18 and older needs an estate plan. It does not matter whether you are old or young, have built up considerable wealth, or are entering adulthood; you need a written plan to control what happens to the […]

It Doesn’t Pay to Be Piggish

Richard Spizzari lived an affluent lifestyle as a lawyer. He married three times and had multiple children from all his marriages. He was entering his fourth marriage with Holly, who had been married with three children of her own and a net worth of $1 million. Richard had significant wealth, so they signed a prenuptial […]

Tips to Avoid a Will or Trust Contest

Fighting over provisions in your will or trust can derail your final wishes, deplete your financial legacy, and tear your loved ones apart. However, with proper planning, you can help your family avoid a potentially disastrous fight. If you are concerned about challenges to your estate plan, consider: A family meeting is a proactive way […]

Estate Planning That Expresses Who You Are

5 Things to Talk About with Your Family So, you have done your estate planning, titled the assets, and chosen your trustees and beneficiaries, but have you shared this with your family? You intend to pass along your hard-earned money and property through your estate plan, but what about your wisdom? Ensuring this may call […]

Avoiding a Trustee’s Personal Liability for Estate Taxes

Trustees often assume they primarily manage and distribute trust assets according to the trust. While that is mainly true, one critical issue can turn a trustee’s role from a fiduciary responsibility into a personal financial risk: estate taxes. Sometimes, trustees can find themselves liable for unpaid estate taxes, even if they never benefited from the […]

Estate Planning for the Newly Married

Have you recently married? If so, now is the perfect time to start working on an estate plan. As newlyweds, you are likely deciding which of your accounts and property (your assets) to combine and how to turn two households into one. You may also set up new bank accounts and create a plan for […]

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