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Articles on Estate Planning

Convenience accounts—A necessary addition to your estate plan checklist? By Jeffrey A. Mollet Agricultural Law, June 2010 A convenience account could be a valuable tool in developing a comprehensive plan for the parents who are not sure they want to let go of everything just yet.
Financial planning for clients By John J. Horeled Business Advice and Financial Planning, June 2005 It is very important for an attorney to obtain a general knowledge of financial planning for the best interests of the client.
Estate and gift tax update By Sarah Delano Pavlik Federal Taxation, November 2002 Split-dollar life insurance arrangements. There have been several recent developments in the split-dollar arena.
The estate planning gap By John J. Horeled Business Advice and Financial Planning, November 2002 My practice has always had an estate-planning component. At first I was a general practitioner who did estate planning.
Exception to six-year statute of repose for attorney malpractice applies to any mechanism, be it probate or non-probate distribution By Michael Sue Trusts and Estates, November 2002 Section 13-214.3(c) of the Code of Civil Procedure (the Limitations Act or the Statute of Repose) (735 ILCS 5/13-214.3(c) (West 1994)) prescribes that in the event an attorney is sued for malpractice for services rendered regarding a client's estate, the claimant has six years to file the claim.
Food for thought: estate planning for subsequent marriages By Babette L. Brennan Family Law, June 2000 Even in a first marriage, there is potential for a conflict of interest when an attorney endeavors to represent both the husband and the wife in their estate planning.
Package pricing for estate planners By Thorpe Facer Trusts and Estates, September 1999 All of us want a profile practice that provides professional service to clients. We also want time with our families, vacations, the opportunity to pursue hobbies.

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