by Manish C. Bhatia | Jul 1, 2014 | News + Trends
POWER POINTS: 1. Powers of attorney are an integral part of any proper estate plan. 2. The costs and consequences of not having powers of attorney in place far exceed the cost of having the documents prepared. 3. Every adult who is responsible for his or her own...
by Manish C. Bhatia | Apr 30, 2014 | News + Trends
POWER POINTS: You are better off doing your estate planning right the first time. Estate planning must be customized to your needs in order to be effective. The estate planning process of basic planning, funding and advanced planning and maintenance serves to...
by Manish C. Bhatia | Mar 31, 2014 | News + Trends
POWER POINTS: Estate planning encompasses more than just taxes and asset distribution. Failing to make your wishes known through legal documents increases the likelihood of unnecessary family conflict, costs and delays. Having a proper estate plan ensures efficient...
by Manish C. Bhatia | Mar 1, 2014 | News + Trends
Actor Phillip Seymour Hoffman was found dead in his Manhattan home on February 2nd from an apparent drug overdose. Hoffman was 46 years old and was not married but had three minor children with his girlfriend, Marianne O’Donnell. He left behind a Will which was...
by Manish C. Bhatia | Feb 1, 2014 | News + Trends
All trusts fall under one of two categories: revocable or irrevocable. These trusts differ in several significant ways, including their purpose, asset ownership and use, tax treatment and annual maintenance requirements. This newsletter will briefly discuss the...
