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Written by Arthur Robinson

Estate Planning and Powers of Attorney

In our estate planning practice, we often see Powers of Attorney prepared as part of a normal estate planning package. Because the terms and conditions of a typical, well-designed power of attorney are fairly standard, there is a tendency to treat...

October 12, 2011 Estate Planning; Wills, Trusts & Estate Administration

Written by Arthur Robinson

Estate Planning and Re-Titling Assets- Why It’s Important

There is one aspect of estate planning which is often neglected, but which continues to be of critical importance in order to achieve the best possible estate planning results. Once the documents have been drafted and signed it is important to...

September 30, 2008 Estate Planning; Wills, Trusts & Estate Administration

Written by Arthur Robinson

Estate Planning and Wealth, a Perspective

A major financial institution recently commissioned a study which was designed to pinpoint individuals with investable assets of $1 million or more. The study estimated that worldwide approximately 9.5 million individuals and families fall into...

September 25, 2008 Estate Planning; Wills, Trusts & Estate Administration

Written by Glen Robertson

The Graying of America Increases the Need for Appointment of Guardians and Conservators

Social scientists have been tracking the “graying” of America for quite some time since the leading edge of the post-World War II baby boom generation reached middle age approximately fifteen years ago. As the members of that generation have...

July 24, 2005 Estate Planning; Wills, Trusts & Estate Administration