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Andrew Slaton-Freeman

Common Mistakes in Estate Planning – Part III

January 31, 2023 //  by Andrew Slaton-Freeman

Those who take the time to create an Estate Plan usually desire to keep it private and to ensure that no beneficiary can alter the plan after their death. Sometimes, the desire to maintain privacy backfires and produces unanticipated consequences, such as litigation.

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Tax Planning for 2023

January 5, 2023 //  by Andrew Slaton-Freeman

Planning is important for your income taxation during life as well as for any estate tax at death. Even though 2023 is just starting, it’s not too early to think about planning for whatever it may bring your way.

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The Importance of Having an Estate Plan

January 4, 2023 //  by Andrew Slaton-Freeman

We all know that we should create an Estate Plan, yet so many of us procrastinate in undertaking such an important task. Creating an Estate Plan represents a simple, yet effective way to provide comfort and stability to your family upon your death by ensuring that your assets pass in the way that you want to whom you want. Unfortunately, so many encounter a tragedy or crisis before prioritizing their Estate Plan, sometimes it is too late. As headlines often remind us, even those with significant wealth are not immune to the perils of death without an Estate Plan.

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How Estate Planning for a Family May Trap the Unwary Practitioner

December 20, 2022 //  by Andrew Slaton-Freeman

Attorneys have long advised entire families with respect to their estate planning. Ethics require attorneys to maintain a duty of loyalty to each client they represent and fully advise their clients regarding the structures they are recommending. Sometimes even when the transaction works exactly as intended, lawyers get sued.

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Scams Against the Elderly – Part II

December 15, 2022 //  by Andrew Slaton-Freeman

Introduction Welcome back! This is the second half of our two-part series on common scams which target elderly people. Yesterday we talked about advance fee scams, phishing, and long cons. Today we’ll be discussing tech support scams, bogus debts, and identity theft. Our primary source will, once again, be the Texas Office of the Attorney …

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Scams Against the Elderly – Part I

December 14, 2022 //  by Andrew Slaton-Freeman

We all know that there are a number of schemes and scams which target elderly people. How can we protect ourselves or our loved ones from the plans of scumbags and conmen? Awareness can make us less likely to be targets. After all, conmen are generally going after the easiest “marks”– the fruit which hangs …

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Choosing the right attorney

December 8, 2022 //  by Andrew Slaton-Freeman

Estate planning is a meticulous process. Much like choosing a doctor, therapist, or surgeon, we have to be comfortable discussing difficult details with an attorney in order for them to be effective. You need the right guidance at the right time, all with the goal of providing you and your family peace of mind and …

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What About Remarriage?

December 1, 2022 //  by Andrew Slaton-Freeman

Divorces (and subsequent remarriages) are more common today than ever before. This means we have to ask ourselves how could a divorce or remarriage affect my estate plan? Many people don’t know the answer to this fundamental question. Failing to make changes today could put your new spouse and children at risk in the future …

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