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Understanding Lasting Powers Of Attorney For International Clients

A Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) is a legal document that lets you choose a person or people (called "attorneys") to make decisions for you if you become unable to do so for yourself.

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Womble Bond Dickinson

GRATs As An Estate Planning Tool For High‑Net‑Worth Individuals

The Federal gift and estate tax exemption (also known as the "basic exclusion amount") increased to $15,000,000 per individual for calendar year 2026.

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Foley & Lardner

Succession Planning For Your Professional Services Firm: Why Waiting Isn't An Option

You've built a firm that reflects your values, expertise, and vision. But what happens when it's time to pass the baton? Whether you're leading a law firm, marketing agency, or consulting practice, succession planning...

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MGO CPA LLP

Have You Checked Your Beneficiary Designations?

When was the last time you checked your beneficiary designations? Imagine spending years building your savings and crafting an estate plan, only to have your assets pass to the wrong person.

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Bond, Schoeneck & King PLLC

The California Trustee Survival Guide: Duties, Dangers And Defense

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Weintraub Tobin Chediak Coleman Grodin Law Corporation

The Graying Of Divorce In New Jersey: Challenges, Costs & Key Financial Impacts

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A.Y. Strauss

Preparing For A Third-Party Sale Of A Family Business: Key Business Considerations For Owners

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Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP

Protecting Your Legacy: Trust And Estate Planning For Pro Athletes And Entertainers

United States Family

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MGO CPA LLP

JPM Briefing: Life Sciences Investors Cautiously Optimistic For 2026 And Beyond

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McDermott Will & Schulte

Pryor Cashman Family Law Practice Earns Top Rankings On 2026 Doyles Lists

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Pryor Cashman LLP

The Closing Days Of 2025

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Farrell Fritz, P.C.

When Estate Planning Fails The Client: Lessons From A Florida Will And Deed Contest

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Johnson, Pope, Bokor, Ruppel & Burns

Teaching What Matters Most: A Conversation With Partner Erika Wyatt

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Schiller DuCanto & Fleck LLP

Separate vs. Community Property In Texas Divorce

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Cowles & Thompson, PC

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2026 Canadian In-House Counsel Report: Unparalleled Insights into Canada's In-House Profession from CBA In-House Lawyers

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(2nd Session) 2025 Global In-House Counsel Survey Report: Unique Insights into the Global In-House Counsel Profession

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(1st Session) 2025 Global In-House Counsel Survey Report: Unique Insights into the Global In-House Counsel Profession

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Mondaq | 2025 Law Firm Data Landscape Report

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The Graying Of Divorce In New Jersey: Challenges, Costs & Key Financial Impacts

Divorce at any age is emotionally and financially stressful. But for couples in their 50s, 60s, and beyond — a group increasingly referred to as "gray divorce" — the stakes are particularly high.

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Preparing For A Third-Party Sale Of A Family Business: Key Business Considerations For Owners

As part of the "Great Wealth Transfer," privately owned businesses with an aggregate value estimated at $10 trillion or more are expected to change hands. Many of these businesses will be sold to a third-party buyer.

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JPM Briefing: Life Sciences Investors Cautiously Optimistic For 2026 And Beyond

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Step-by-Step Guide To Drafting A Prenup Before Your Spring Wedding

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Understanding Lasting Powers Of Attorney For International Clients

A Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) is a legal document that lets you choose a person or people (called "attorneys") to make decisions for you if you become unable to do so for yourself.

United States Family

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Womble Bond Dickinson

GRATs As An Estate Planning Tool For High‑Net‑Worth Individuals

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Succession Planning For Your Professional Services Firm: Why Waiting Isn't An Option

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Preparing For A Third-Party Sale Of A Family Business: Key Business Considerations For Owners

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The BCL § 1118 Buyout Election: A Powerful Defense. With Limits.

A recent decision from Manhattan Commercial Division Justice Robert R. Reed explores some of the mighty defensive powers...

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The Graying Of Divorce In New Jersey: Challenges, Costs & Key Financial Impacts

Divorce at any age is emotionally and financially stressful. But for couples in their 50s, 60s, and beyond — a group increasingly referred to as "gray divorce" — the stakes are particularly high.

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Dear Littler: What Can We Do (Legally!) About Broken Hearts In The Workplace?

I'm a manager at a mid-sized company, and I overheard in the breakroom that two of our employees who were dating appear to have broken up, and another employee announced...

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Littler Mendelson

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