Blog Author: Stephen C. Hartnett, J.D., LL.M. (Tax), Director of Education, American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys, Inc. Estate planning is a complicated area of the law. It’s the nexus of several substantive areas of law, including taxation, property law, family law, and other substantive areas. The American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys held its semi-annual conference in May in Atlanta. The members of the Academy learned the latest developments in the law and estate planning … [Read more...] about Staying Current on Estate Planning
Basics of Estate Planning: Selecting Fiduciaries
Blog Author: Stephen C. Hartnett, J.D., LL.M. (Tax), Director of Education, American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys, Inc. This is another in a series of blogs on the basics of estate planning. Often, one of the most difficult choices for a person to make is the selection of people to make decisions for them. These fiduciaries may have great control over your affairs, typically at times when you would be most vulnerable or already gone. Let’s take a look at the various fiduciaries a … [Read more...] about Basics of Estate Planning: Selecting Fiduciaries
