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Handling Stocks in a Probate Estate

While cash assets held in checking and savings accounts can be more straightforward to transfer to an estate, navigating a decedent’s interest in shares of stock can be a daunting task.

March 24, 2026
Corporate Transparency Act Update: What It Means for Estate Planning

Over the past year, what seemed like solely a corporate law clashed with estate planning and trusts and estates law.

March 10, 2025
Social Security Retirement Income Changes in 2025

The 72.5 million Americans receiving social security will enjoy a 2.5% cost of living adjustment (COLA) increase in 2025.

February 25, 2025
What’s the Difference Between a Last Will and Living Will?

A last will and testament is meant to respect your wishes in the time after your death, while a living will is used to honor your wishes in the last moments of your life.

February 21, 2025
What if I Don’t Want to Be an Executor?

You can renounce your right as Executor and decline to act by simply signing a Renunciation of Nominated Executor form in front of a notary.

February 14, 2025
Estate Planning Basics for Young Adults

Whether you are 18 or 81, there are four key documents you should consider: health care proxy, HIPAA release form, living will, and power of attorney.

January 28, 2025
Why Every Parent Needs a Will

If you are a parent of a young child, you have probably heard that you should have a will. But do you know why?

January 23, 2025
How a New York Transfer on Death Deed Avoids Probate

The Transfer on Death Deed is a provision under New York State Real Property Law that provides property owners with the ability to designate beneficiaries who will inherit real property upon their passing, bypassing the probate process.

January 16, 2025
Corporate Transparency Act: New Information for Business Owners

The filing requirements imposed on owners of corporate entities by the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) are currently suspended.

December 27, 2024
How Much Can You Gift Tax Free?

Gifting can be gratifying and can also provide an income tax benefit as the year comes to a close. Learn more about how much you can gift tax free this holiday season.

December 23, 2024
Consider Estate Planning Charitable Gifting On Giving Tuesday 2024

There are several ways one can make a charitable gift as part of their estate plan. First and foremost, you can always give during life.

November 27, 2024

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Thought Leadership

Partner Britt Burner, Esq. explains how often to review your estate planning documents and the life changes that may prompt a review.

May 1, 2024 Read Article