by Christine | Jul 31, 2013 | Estate Planning, Pet Planning, Pet Trust |
Only 17% of dog or cat owners have taken any legal steps to provide for pets' care after their death, according to a recent survey by the ASPCA. Most people simply assume that a friend or relative will take care of their pet after they're gone, animal...
by Christine | Jul 30, 2013 | Estate Law, Estate Planning, Probate |
When James Gandolfini, one of the most recognizable actors of the last decade, died of a heart attack while on vacation last month, the response was as intense as you might have expected for the man who was Tony Soprano. But then something odd happened: a few weeks...
by Christine | Jul 29, 2013 | Uncategorized |
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by Christine | Jul 29, 2013 | Elder Law, Estate Planning, Inheritance |
"The Center on Wealth and Philanthropy at Boston College estimates that baby boomers and their offspring could inherit as much as $27 trillion over the next four decades, with the progeny of the wealthiest pocketing much of the windfall," The Wall Street...
by Christine | Jul 26, 2013 | Estate Planning, Family Business, Small Business, Succession Planning |
At the most recent meeting of the She Owns It business group, the owners discussed succession planning. The topic is of particular interest to Susan Parker, owner of Bari Jay. She and her sister, Erica Rosenfeld inherited Bari Jay from their father, Bruce Cohen, who...