Of all the conversations you might have in your life, one of the more difficult involves discussing the question of death and dying. We all know that we only have a limited amount of time in our lives, but having a conversation about mortality is something we all shy away from. Facing the difficult questions, whether they are legal, religious, ethical, or any other, is not something we look forward to doing. Yet having such conversations is essential for any adult. The Questions at the Heart of … [Read more...] about The Hardest Conversation to Have
Estate Planning
Court Orders Removal of Brain-Dead Texas Woman From Life Support
Several weeks ago we told you about Marlise Munoz, a pregnant Texas woman who was left brain-dead after suffering a pulmonary embolism. Her husband, Eric Munoz, has, ever since his wife was admitted to a Fort Worth-area hospital, been fighting to have her removed from life support because he says she would not have wanted it. What stood in his way, however, was the Texas law preventing Marlise’s doctors from removing the pregnant patient from life-sustaining treatments even if the woman wished … [Read more...] about Court Orders Removal of Brain-Dead Texas Woman From Life Support
Why Estate Tax Portability is Important
The concept of estate tax portability is an essential idea when it comes to estate planning and estate tax preparation. A lot of people go into the estate planning process believing that the estate tax is a significant potential problem. After all, you have worked hard for your money, and you do not want to have to pay taxes on any inheritances you might give after you die. However, the estate tax issue has become much less significant in recent years because of some key developments in the … [Read more...] about Why Estate Tax Portability is Important
Why Estate Planning Attorneys Love Their Jobs
For many estate planning attorneys, the decision to specialize in this area of the law is one of the best professional decisions they ever made. Even though practicing estate planning law is often complicated, difficult, and challenging on many levels, it also offers estate planning attorneys some significant benefits that many other lawyers don’t always enjoy. Here is why so many lawyers who specialize in estate planning love what they do. An estate planning lawyer helps you avoid … [Read more...] about Why Estate Planning Attorneys Love Their Jobs
3 Common Living Trust Myths
As a vital piece of every modern estate plan, the revocable living trust is more popular than ever. This is especially true in recent years as the federal estate tax exemption has increased and fewer people have had to worry about paying estate taxes. Nevertheless, there are a lot of misconceptions about what a living trust is and what benefits it provides. To help educate you about the benefits of these estate planning tools, let us look at some of the common myths associated with them. Myth … [Read more...] about 3 Common Living Trust Myths
The Law Office of Michael Robinson held a Team Retreat yesterday
Team members of the Law Office of Michael Robinson stepped out of the office yesterday for a day-long retreat at the Inn on the Lake on Canandaigua Lake. Although the weather wasn't conducive to holding activities outside by the lake, we did enjoy some fun team building activities inside. With the start of a new year, and the addition of our newest team member, Deanne Stratton, we thought it's an ideal time for a team retreat. Deanne just started last week, and we'll be posting about … [Read more...] about The Law Office of Michael Robinson held a Team Retreat yesterday
Sticking to Your New Year Estate Planning Resolutions
If one of your resolutions is to get started on the estate plan you have been putting off for so long, you can do yourself some favors by going about it in the right way. The new year offers the promise of a renewed sense of self, new opportunities, and the ability to do those things you never got around to doing last year. Making a resolution to get started on estate planning is excellent, but it’s not enough. There is a reason so many similar resolutions fail. People don’t always use the … [Read more...] about Sticking to Your New Year Estate Planning Resolutions
Boomer Drivers Need to be Aware of Their Abilities
For millions of baby boomers across the country, the idea of driving a car equates to personal freedom and the ability to do what they want. However, as 10,000 boomers reach retirement age every day, their ability to get behind the wheel and operate a vehicle safely can no longer be taken for granted. Driving is the most dangerous task most people do on a daily basis, and every year hundreds of thousands of senior citizens are injured in automobile accidents, while thousands of others are … [Read more...] about Boomer Drivers Need to be Aware of Their Abilities
Happy New Year 2014!
We, at the Law Office of Michael Robinson, would like to wish our family and friends a very Happy, Healthy, and Prosperous New Year! … [Read more...] about Happy New Year 2014!
Estate Planning in an Emergency
Estate planning is something everyone should do as soon as they become an adult. With the right estate plan in place, you and your family will be prepared for situations and emergencies that, even though some are unlikely, can strike at any time. Unfortunately, a lot of people do not take the initiative to begin estate planning as soon as they should. When people without an estate plan are suddenly confronted with an emergency situation, they are often left scrambling in an attempt to address … [Read more...] about Estate Planning in an Emergency
