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Marital Versus Nonmarital Entitlements, Raymond C. O'Brien
Marital Versus Nonmarital Entitlements, Raymond C. O'Brien
ACTEC Law Journal
The percentage of adult couples living in intimate nonmarital cohabitation continues to increase. The period of cohabitation is most often for a short period of time and entered into for several reasons. But for a small percentage of these and an increasing percentage of longer-term cohabitants, dissolution during life or at death often results in the unjust enrichment of one party. This Article examines methods of redress. In piecemeal fashion, a variety of states enforce nonmarital agreements, written and oral, during lifetime, while some enforce equitable remedies. Very few states enforce contract or equity remedies at death.
The paucity of …
Gifts In Contemplation Of Death: Why Can't Section 2035 Simply Die?, Stephanie J. Willbanks
Gifts In Contemplation Of Death: Why Can't Section 2035 Simply Die?, Stephanie J. Willbanks
ACTEC Law Journal
Income and wealth inequality has become a popular topic. There are a myriad of ways to reduce such inequality utilizing the tax system, either the income tax or the transfer taxes. Revitalizing the estate tax by reducing the exemption amount and adjusting the rate structure would reduce inequality. Much has been written about the viability of the estate tax and possible alternatives. This article does not revisit that analysis. Instead, it assumes that the estate tax will remain a viable component of the overall tax system. It analyzes one small segment of the estate tax – §2035 – and argues …
Going The Distance: How Increased Client Contact Can Benefit Clients And Their Attorneys, Ashleigh Gough
Going The Distance: How Increased Client Contact Can Benefit Clients And Their Attorneys, Ashleigh Gough
ACTEC Law Journal
No abstract provided.
Trusts In Guardianship: Using "Family Freeze" Agreements To Resolve Disputes, Gerard G. Brew
Trusts In Guardianship: Using "Family Freeze" Agreements To Resolve Disputes, Gerard G. Brew
ACTEC Law Journal
No abstract provided.
Estate Planning For Retirement Benefits After The Secure Act, Richard L. Kaplan
Estate Planning For Retirement Benefits After The Secure Act, Richard L. Kaplan
ACTEC Law Journal
This brief essay examines one of the most significant intersections of Elder Law and Trusts & Estates – namely, distributions from defined contribution retirement plans after the participant dies. Particular attention is paid to recently enacted statutory changes, including the end of so-called “stretch IRAs,” which allowed non-spouse beneficiaries to spread withdrawals from inherited retirement accounts over their lifetimes. This essay also addresses strategic considerations in designating beneficiaries for such accounts.
Medicaid Estate Recovery: Friend Or Foe?, Lisa M. Neeley
Medicaid Estate Recovery: Friend Or Foe?, Lisa M. Neeley
ACTEC Law Journal
No abstract provided.
Covid-19 And Its Impact On America's Retirement System, David English
Covid-19 And Its Impact On America's Retirement System, David English
ACTEC Law Journal
No abstract provided.
Elder Law: Introduction, Alyssa A. Dirusso
Changing Demographics, Elder Law, And Trusts And Estates, Naomi Cahn
Changing Demographics, Elder Law, And Trusts And Estates, Naomi Cahn
ACTEC Law Journal
No abstract provided.
Rethinking The Estate Planning Curriculum, Jeffrey A. Cooper
Rethinking The Estate Planning Curriculum, Jeffrey A. Cooper
ACTEC Law Journal
As a result of recent changes in Federal estate tax law, fewer and fewer clients need sophisticated estate tax planning. Many lawyers are thus spending less time acting as estate tax planners and instead deploying different skills and expertise.
In this brief article, I explore the extent to which law schools are rethinking their curricula as a result. The discussion proceeds in two parts. First, I discuss the curricular changes I have overseen at the law school at which I teach, setting out both the changes made and the assumptions underlying them. Second, relying on a brief survey of other …
Decanting Snts: Preserving Ssi Eligibility By Avoiding Early Termination Policy, Amy J. Fanzlaw
Decanting Snts: Preserving Ssi Eligibility By Avoiding Early Termination Policy, Amy J. Fanzlaw
ACTEC Law Journal
No abstract provided.
Appropriate Housing For Older Clients, Lawrence A. Frolik
Appropriate Housing For Older Clients, Lawrence A. Frolik
ACTEC Law Journal
No abstract provided.
Et Tu Counselor? Fiduciary's Attorneys' Ethical Duty To The Vulnerable, Richard J. Goralewicz
Et Tu Counselor? Fiduciary's Attorneys' Ethical Duty To The Vulnerable, Richard J. Goralewicz
ACTEC Law Journal
No abstract provided.
Substituted Judgment - How Do You Prove What An Incapacitated Person Would Want?, Eric Virgil
Substituted Judgment - How Do You Prove What An Incapacitated Person Would Want?, Eric Virgil
ACTEC Law Journal
No abstract provided.
The Growth And Business Of Elder Law, Brian Andrew Tully
The Growth And Business Of Elder Law, Brian Andrew Tully
ACTEC Law Journal
No abstract provided.
A Safe Harbor In The Medicaid Adventure: Lady Bird And Transfer On Death Deeds, Gerry W. Beyer
A Safe Harbor In The Medicaid Adventure: Lady Bird And Transfer On Death Deeds, Gerry W. Beyer
ACTEC Law Journal
No abstract provided.
Serving The Greater Good: Ethical Considerations In Representation Of The Older Population, Jeffrey L. Carson, Brook H. Lester
Serving The Greater Good: Ethical Considerations In Representation Of The Older Population, Jeffrey L. Carson, Brook H. Lester
ACTEC Law Journal
No abstract provided.
Medical And Legal Implications Of Impaired Financial Capacity In Aging And Dementia, Edmund W. Granski Jr., Milap A. Nowrangi
Medical And Legal Implications Of Impaired Financial Capacity In Aging And Dementia, Edmund W. Granski Jr., Milap A. Nowrangi
ACTEC Law Journal
No abstract provided.
Drafting Under The Upoaa: Safeguarding Against Elder Financial Exploitation Without Compromising Autonomy, Jessica A. Liebau
Drafting Under The Upoaa: Safeguarding Against Elder Financial Exploitation Without Compromising Autonomy, Jessica A. Liebau
ACTEC Law Journal
No abstract provided.
Safeguarding A Will: Will Deposit Statutes, Alberto B. Lopez
Safeguarding A Will: Will Deposit Statutes, Alberto B. Lopez
ACTEC Law Journal
No abstract provided.
Little Red Riding Hood Or The Wolf: How Far Can An Agent Reach Into Grandmother's Pocketbook?, Erica E. Lord
Little Red Riding Hood Or The Wolf: How Far Can An Agent Reach Into Grandmother's Pocketbook?, Erica E. Lord
ACTEC Law Journal
No abstract provided.
The Elimination Of Section 2035 In Relation To Powell And Cahill, Ronald P. Wargo
The Elimination Of Section 2035 In Relation To Powell And Cahill, Ronald P. Wargo
ACTEC Law Journal
No abstract provided.
Deducting Family Office Investment Expenses After Lender, Robert Daily
Deducting Family Office Investment Expenses After Lender, Robert Daily
ACTEC Law Journal
No abstract provided.
Marriage: The Surest Way To Entitlements, L. Victoria Meier
Marriage: The Surest Way To Entitlements, L. Victoria Meier
ACTEC Law Journal
No abstract provided.
Married Is As Married Does(?), William P. Lapiana
Married Is As Married Does(?), William P. Lapiana
ACTEC Law Journal
No abstract provided.
What If Granny Wants To Gamble? Balancing Autonomy And Vulnerability In The Golden Years, Mary F. Radford
What If Granny Wants To Gamble? Balancing Autonomy And Vulnerability In The Golden Years, Mary F. Radford
ACTEC Law Journal
No abstract provided.