There are many benefits to estate planning. In order to develop the best estate plan for you and your future, it is crucial to have a basic understanding of important tax laws, both state and federal, that may affect your estate plans.The estate planning attorneys at...

As you begin the estate planning process, you may be making many decisions about your future, such as making a living trust and designating a power of attorney to make certain decisions on your behalf in the event you become incapacitated and are unable to make them...

As you age, it becomes more and more important to set up an estate plan to manage your assets for the future. Whether you have substantial assets or not, it is important to protect them. There are a few different ways to go about estate planning, and an experienced...

When it comes to estate planning, there is some misinformation out there. As you begin the estate planning process, it is important to know what facts you read about are true and which are outdated, or simply untrue. The attorneys at Galanti and Copenhaver can help...

It is always a good idea to plan for your future. One way you can make sure that your assets are handled according to your wishes at the time of your passing is to create an estate plan. There are different ways you can handle estate planning, and different ways to...

When you are getting ready to begin the process of estate planning, it is a good idea to gather certain documents prior to meeting with your attorney. Having these documents ready to go will help make the estate planning process go smoothly. Additionally, once you...

Deciding to make an estate plan is one of the best things you can do for yourself and for your future beneficiaries. Even though you have decided to take this step, you may not know how to get started. Fortunately, there are a few things you can do prior to meeting...

If your parent becomes ill, they may need help in the future making decisions on their behalf. One way you can help your parent is to become their power of attorney. Becoming your parent's power of attorney gives you the authority to make legal decisions on their...

Everyone can benefit from making an estate plan. Whether you have many assets or just a few, it is a good idea to plan for your future. When making your estate plan, it is vital to plan your estate carefully; otherwise you may open yourself up to common estate...

In some cases, litigation is unavoidable when settling a person's estate. For some people, this may be their first experience with court, and it can be difficult to know where to begin. One of the most common reasons for estate litigation is that the decedent died...