I have had a few clients caught up in scams of the Madoff variety, but fortunately not for large sums. The most common reaction when this happens is embarrassment, that someone who is intelligent could be caught by something that…

In most households, there is one spouse who handles financial matters- paying bills, filing tax returns, planning retirement income. While division of labor might be great, there could be problems if the “non-financial” spouse is the survivor- he or she…

Providing for the people who matter most to you is one of estate planning’s overarching goals. An inheritnace can go a long way toward ensuring the security of your partner, spouse, or children after you’re gone. But sometimes our loved ones need…

A client visited today and asked what advice we give to husbands and wives about financial responsibilities when one spouse has died. It’s still often one spouse’s task to pay bills and make household arrangements, and if that spouse dies…

Like most people, members of the LGBTQ community often wait until after a major life event before meeting with a lawyer to plan their estates. The adoption of a child, the death of a loved one, or the approach of…

What will happen to your frequent flyer miles when you’re gone? Will your spouse, partner, or someone else you care about be able to use and enjoy them? The airlines’ rules are not always clear-cut on the matter. But with…

One of the many benefits of Saul Ewing’s recent merger with Arnstein & Lehr, now Saul Ewing Arnstein & Lehr, is that we now have offices in Miami, Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach, Florida. Many people living in the…