New laws enacted in 2025 may have a big impact on how much Social Security beneficiaries pay in taxes this season. Here’s what to think about when reporting that extra income to the IRS... 11 Feb

Increased Social Security Benefits & The Impact on Your Taxes

New York becomes the 13th state to authorize some form of physician-assisted dying. The law represents a major policy reversal in a state where the highest court had previously found that assisted suicide remained "unlawful"... 07 Feb

New York Becomes 13th State to Approve Medical Aid in Dying

Homemade wills can create confusion, delay and heartbreak for the very people you’re trying to protect. A will is one of the most important legal documents a person will ever sign. Spending an hour with an estate lawyer is not a luxury — it’s a safeguard against the horrors of homemade wills. 21 Oct

Cautionary Tales of DIY Gone Awry: The Horrors of Homemade Wills

The backlash against AI-generated 'resurrections' of deceased celebrities underscores the urgent need for a robust ethical and legal framework to govern the use of digital likenesses, particularly after an individual's passing. 08 Oct

Backlash Against AI ‘Resurrections’ of Deceased Celebrities

The UK is tackling its long-term care crisis through increased funding, leveraging technology, strengthening the social care workforce, and supporting informal carers. 22 Sep

How is the UK Tackling its Long-Term Care Crisis?

This summer, the Montana Supreme Court had to weigh in on a modern question: can a selfie video serve as a person’s last Will? The short answer was no. Stories like the Montana case can be useful teaching tools. They help illustrate that intent is only half the battle—validity is the other.  28 Aug

Selfie Video Last Will and Testament? Still a Step Too Far!

Exploring the legal, contractual, and federal challenges of AI-driven celebrity likeness—from state statutes to the proposed “No Fakes Act.” 27 Aug

Postmortem Publicity Rights: Digital Use of Celebrity Likeness

Receiving an inheritance can be exciting, but there are tax implications when you inherit money or property. Here's what you need to know about inheritance tax and what you can do to minimize your tax burden. 22 Aug

What Can You Do To Protect Your Inheritance From Taxes?

This guide breaks down what you need to know about estate tax rules in California, dispels common myths and outlines advanced strategies that can help you take advantage of current laws while planning confidently for the future. 21 Aug

Estate Tax Planning Strategies for California Residents

Four points to keep in mind when telling others you are choosing MAID: (1) Don't do it alone, (2) Set the stage, (3) Don't sugarcoat the core message, and (4) Don't leave it too late 15 Aug

Choosing MAID: How Do You Tell Your Loved Ones?

AI and Ethics Collide: A proposal to use artificial intelligence to recreate the voice of late actor Robin Williams has reignited a contentious debate around consent, legacy, and the ethical boundaries of generative AI. 11 Aug

Robin Williams Voice Recreation Proposal Sparks Backlash

The recently passed One Big Beautiful Bill Act brings major changes to the U.S. tax system and some of those changes create important estate planning opportunities for Canadians who own property or investments in the United States. 05 Aug

U.S. Estate Tax Planning for Canadians with Cross-Border Assets