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Dec. 11, 2018

When it comes to estate planning, there are two categories that many people will fall into: those who haven’t made any plans at all, and those who have done so but fail to update them.

Dec. 5, 2018

The federal government is considering whether to provide for another extension of the EB-5 visa program. While it is headed into its 28th year, the program does have its detractors who are concerned about the recent lawsuits over alleged EB-5 fraud.

Nov. 23, 2018

Acting as the executor of an estate puts a great deal of responsibility on your shoulders. When your loved one asked you to take on this role, you may have accepted without thinking too much about the tasks you would need to handle.

Nov. 20, 2018

Over the past few years, the unexpected deaths of several celebrities have been a lesson in the fragility of life. These deaths also work to illustrate why some of the more uncomfortable tasks in life — such as estate planning — need to be addressed sooner rather than later.

Nov. 9, 2018

New York City and the surrounding boroughs have often benefited from investments through the EB-5 visa program. This particular visa allows for foreign nationals to invest a minimum amount in a qualified development project that provides a set number of employment opportunities for residents.

Oct. 31, 2018

When a beloved musical artist passes away, fans often take comfort in the fact that the music they produced will live on. However, in some cases, it seems the estate litigation may also live on, such as the case in the battle over James Brown’s estate.

Oct. 22, 2018

A will is a document written with the intent of allowing a person to outline how he or she wants to distribute assets and wealth after passing.

Oct. 19, 2018

Many New York developers have completed their projects with the help of funding raised through the EB-5 visa program.

Oct. 10, 2018

Life is full of tasks and conversations that one would rather avoid. Of all of these, the discussion over estate plans may be one of the most difficult but necessary conversations one will ever have in life.

Oct. 5, 2018

The U.S. Supreme Court, in 2015, extended marriage protections to same-sex couples. Nevertheless, when it comes to same-sex partners, many countries refuse to give legal rights to these couples.