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You owe it to yourself, your family, your colleagues and your clients to think about and plan for practice succession. Even if you have no plans to change what you’re doing now, eventually you will have to consider your future. And as with many things, planning ahead gives you the best chance at...
Linda Retz of Saul Ewing LLP and Elizabeth Carter, Louisiana State University School of Law Professor, will discuss how to handle intergenerational estate planning and planning involving second (and further) marriages and the inherent conflicts and ethical issues surrounding joint representation of...
As a Los Angeles-based estate planning attorney, I am uneasy about California’s enactment of the Online Notarization Act, which took effect on Jan. 1, 2024. The act and its related statutes authorize remote online notarization or RON by California notaries. RON is the process used when the notary...
A recent opinion from the 3rd Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals confirmed what should be settled law: deathbed gifts made by personal check delivered before death but deposited after death remain part of the donor’s taxable estate and thus subject to estate tax. A lot of taxes, legal fees, and headache...
Evolution of Cyber Insurance and the Impact on Cyber and Privacy Risk Management Laurie Kamaiko will speak at the Privacy + Security Forum 2022. Her panel is entitled "Evolution of Cyber Insurance and The Impact on Cyber and Privacy Risk Management." More details to come.
Laurie Kamaiko, chair of the Firm's Cyber Insurance Practice, participated in a panel discussion during the NetDiligence Cyber Risk Summit in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The panel covered the following topics: Infrastructure and infrastructure-adjacent vulnerabilities Service provider outlook at...
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Sheldon Satisky concentrates his practice in sophisticated estate planning, wills and trusts, probate and trust administration, post-mortem tax planning, charitable giving, family succession planning and tax issues relating to these matters. He has spoken before various business, professional and...
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Laurie Kamaiko advises clients on emerging and complex risks associated with cybersecurity and privacy incidents and the rapidly developing legal landscape. She helps them limit their exposure to such risks and respond to incidents and related litigation. Laurie has extensive experience in...
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Ronald Colicchio is a trial attorney who graduated from New York University School of Law where he received his J.D. and an LL.M. in Taxation. For almost 30 years, his practice has been focused on probate and trust litigation in courts throughout New Jersey, New York and Florida. Ronald represents...
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Eileen Day O'Brien has substantial experience counseling clients on the many facets of estate planning and estate and trust administration. She assists them in formulating a plan that will carry out their estate planning goals on many levels. In this regard, Eileen helps clients identify their...
Our Trust & Estate Administration team advises executors, trustees, and beneficiaries of trusts and estates on various aspects of estate and trust administration, including fiduciary duties and powers, tax planning, and required notices and court filings. When appropriate, we utilize special...
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Rebekah Swan represents clients in the areas of fiduciary, estate, trust and conservatorship litigation and administration. She handles matters involving claims of breach of fiduciary duty, undue influence, surcharge, will/trust contests, and financial elder abuse. Rebekah has extensive experience...
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In the nonprofit world, "ask Fred" is a common refrain when a complicated planning issue is involved. Fred Marcus provides answers based on his more than four decades of experience handling trust and estate and charitable matters. Fred represents individuals in their estate and philanthropic...
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Adrienne McKay offers moderate- to high-net-worth clients legal advice on methods for preserving and distributing assets after a loved one's death and planning for future generations. She approaches this process with empathy, compassion, and a caring ear. She understands that in addition to...
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Valisa Carney handles estate planning for clients who wish to provide for a responsible, tax-efficient disposition of their hard-earned wealth. A compassionate and knowledgeable attorney, Valisa establishes a close personal relationship with clients to foster comfort and trust. When a client's loved...
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Thomas Aikin represents both fiduciaries and beneficiaries of trusts, estates and charitable trusts in contested matters, as well as administration. He places a particular emphasis on representing charities, universities, and other non-profit organizations. He has successfully represented clients...
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Samuel Draper advises clients on legal issues connected with preserving and passing on their assets to future generations and other beneficiaries. He focuses principally on estate administration, including the preparation and filing of documents with Register of Wills offices in Maryland. Such...