A child’s wedding day is one of the happiest occasions in life for most parents, especially when they approve wholeheartedly of that child’s choice of mate. Sometimes, however, the choice is not always welcomed, and parents become concerned about how…
Do you consider trusts to be instruments of the wealthy? While it is true that many Americans of means have trusts to protect and pass their wealth, there are a number of reasons why trusts can also be useful for…
The holidays are traditionally the time for family gatherings, where generations come together and perform holiday rituals that have been passed down through the years. Part of those rituals includes material possessions – a well-worn set of silver at the…
Legendary TV and radio host, Larry King, died at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles on January 23, 2021 at age 87. Larry was hospitalized in December due to COVID-19, but he’d recently been moved from the ICU to a…
While the quarantines, shutdowns, and social distancing measures related to the pandemic have been difficult for everyone, the elderly have been particularly hard hit. Since seniors face the most health risks from COVID-19, most of them have been careful to…
While estate planning is probably the last thing on your teenage kids’ mind, when they turn 18 it should be their (and your) number-one priority. At 18, they become legal adults in the eyes of the law. You no longer…
If you have minor children and have not yet selected a guardian, you are not unlike many parents who put off this critically important task while waiting for the perfect solution to present itself. Or perhaps you and your spouse/partner…
Who Would Care For Your Children If You Got Sick With COVID-19? The pandemic is causing us to consider a lot of things that we may not have before, even if maybe we should have. A colleague of mine tells…
Money Talk: How Much Will You Share With Your Kids (and When)? In many families, money still is not a typical dinner table discussion, but we think it should be. Surprisingly, this is especially true when it comes to affluent…
Having A Will Simply Does Not Ensure the Care of Your Kids If the Unthinkable Happens! If you are a parent of children who are counting on you, your estate plan must begin with ensuring your children would always be…