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Estate Planning National Newsroom
The following is the latest national news related to estate planning issues. For local, regional news, please visit our state resources.
Organ Shortages Prompt Questions About Donation
May 22, 2009
Because many of the United States’ organ donation banks are running on empty these days, more and more people are dying as they anticipate the end to waiting lists. For this reason, and because as people age, they want to know...
Individuals Encouraged to Review Estate Plans after Moving
May 15, 2009
Many lawyers who specialize in estate planning recommend that after a move from one state to another, an individual or couple look over an estate plan. This is to ensure that state laws do not change...
Congress Reconsiders Estate Taxes
April 24, 2009
United States Congress is currently working on a bill to change the estate tax, which will eliminate any incentive for families and beneficiaries to keep their benefactors on respirators and life support for an additional year...
Ex-Pats Should Be Aware of Inheritance Laws in Foreign Countries
April 17, 2009
Many Americans think that it is exotic and exciting to buy property and other assets in faraway countries and continents and, indeed, it is. However, it is important to understand that not every country has the same laws regarding estate...
Colorado Eases Estate Planning Laws for Gay and Unwed Couples
April 13, 2009As more and more states loosen their laws regarding gay rights and the right to a same-sex marriage, many are also coming to question other laws that benefit heterosexual married couples...