Graziano & Campi, LLC

06/21/2018

The firm recently prevailed on interlocutory appeal from an order disqualifying counsel. The full decision can be found here:

01/24/2018

In light of the new tax law, many estate plans should be revisited.

This is an important time to schedule a meeting with your estate planner and ask these 5 questions.

10/19/2017

Planning for the future is important at every stage of life. Comprehensive Estate Planning goes far beyond just having a properly drafted and executed Will. Healthcare Directives, Guardianship plans for minor children, and Life Insurance for surviving spouses can be important instruments for individuals well ahead of retirement age when many people start to think about Estate Planning.

The financial effects of unexpected events like death or illness can be blunted or controlled with some preparation, advisers say.

07/31/2017

A very informative article on Estate Planning.

https://money.usnews.com/money/personal-finance/family-finance/articles/2017-07-14/10-essential-estate-planning-tips-everyone-should-know

Drawing up the proper documents, establishing a medical power of attorney and tax planning will ensure that you and your assets are cared for when you die.

05/08/2017

This article correctly notes how Estate Planning is not just for the elderly, and how circumstances and location can drastically affect proper planning.

https://www.nytimes.com/2017/04/21/your-money/wills-avoiding-family-conflict.html?rref=collection%2Ftimestopic%2FWills%20and%20Estates&action=click&contentCollection=timestopics®ion=stream&module=stream_unit&version=latest&contentPlacement=1&pgtype=collection&_r=0

Without a clear, updated estate plan, there can be chaos after an accident or a death. Here’s how to avoid common problems.

02/16/2017

"Fewer than half of American adults (42 percent) have a will, according to a survey published this week on Caring.com, a website that offers resources for older Americans and their caregivers.

The most common excuse given for not having a will (or an alternative legal tool called a living trust) was, 'I just haven’t gotten around to it,' cited by nearly half of survey participants who lacked one."

https://www.nytimes.com/2017/02/08/business/how-to-make-a-will.html?_r=0

Many Americans don’t have wills, but should. You can do it yourself online, but consulting a lawyer is often a safer bet.

02/06/2017

Estate Planning can save money and frustration for your heirs. See this article for more information.

https://www.nytimes.com/2017/01/13/your-money/estate-planning-early.html?rref=collection%2Ftimestopic%2FEstate%20Planning&action=click&contentCollection=your-money®ion=stream&module=stream_unit&version=latest&contentPlacement=1&pgtype=collection&_r=0

Preparing for the death of a spouse or partner and its ramifications may be an unhappy task, but doing so can ease some avoidable financial sorrows.

12/07/2016

A thought-provoking article regarding an Estate.

http://www.nytimes.com/2016/11/06/realestate/a-roommate-dies-must-his-estate-pay-the-rent.html?_r=1

A landlord can sue any or all of those named on the lease, so it’s best to keep paying the rent.

10/17/2016

Here is an interesting perspective on Estate Planning.

http://www.nytimes.com/2016/07/30/your-money/how-a-will-treating-children-differently-can-still-be-fair.html?rref=collection%2Ftimestopic%2FEstate%20Planning&action=click&contentCollection=your-money®ion=stream&module=stream_unit&version=latest&contentPlacement=1&pgtype=collection&_r=1

Dividing an estate unevenly is likely to result in hurt feelings at the least. But honest discussions ahead of time can solve many problems.