For many clients, living wills are an essential part of the estate planning process. Such documents describe the type of medical treatment that an individual might accept or decline in the event of incapacity.
Challenges to a will can be addressed prior to litigation
States called to shut down EB-5 program amidst concerns of fraud
The investment world is fraught with opportunities for wrongdoing. As a result, critics of the EB-5 program have voiced concerns that tying green card availability to investments in business opportunities in the United States would lead to problems.
New York's no-fault divorce option may reduce the cost of divorce
The Internet has put a wealth of information at individuals’ fingertips. From online informational resources to websites that allow individuals to file their taxes or submit legal paperwork, there is a vast amount that can be accomplished.
Do witness signatures safeguard against a will contest?
Can you insure against a will contest? No amount of proactive planning may constitute an absolute guarantee. At the same time, however, the odds of avoiding a challenge to a will are incredibly favorable.
Unfriendly tax ramifications for same sex couples who divorce
The last several years have seen significant progress in equal rights for same-sex couples to get married throughout the country. With these great gains comes some welcome simplicity for same-sex couples who choose to divorce, but for those whose legal relationships were civil unions or domestic partnerships, the situation can still be a bit complicated. The law has yet to extend all the same tax exemptions enjoyed by married couples to those in non-marriage unions.
Are EB-5 investors vulnerable to fraudulent schemes?
The EB-5 program is a way for overseas investors to obtain visas after contributing $500,000 or more of their own funds into a business project approved by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Historically, such projects have usually involved commercial real estate, such as luxury hotels or resorts.
