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What is an Ethical Will?

By Barney McKenna & Olmstead |

An “Ethical Will” is a statement of personal values. It can set forth life philosophies, wishes, testimonials, almost any final message you want others to know.

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Storing Your Estate Planning Documents

By Barney McKenna & Olmstead |

Gathering necessary paperwork in one location will save your loved ones an irritating game of “find the forms” after your death. This is the perfect time to decide on a safe place to store all your estate-planning documents.

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M. Eric Olmstead | 2020 Employment Law Legislative Update

By Barney McKenna & Olmstead |

M. Eric Olmstead is a foremost expert on employment laws that define our workplace landscape. We are proud to present Eric’s 2020 employment law legislative update.

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Common (and Costly) Estate Planning Mistakes

By Barney McKenna & Olmstead |

Mistakes are often made with the best of intentions. Here are some estate planning mistakes you can avoid now to save yourself (and family) a fortune later.

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How To Choose an Estate Planning Attorney

By Barney McKenna & Olmstead |

Individuals who purchase “estate plans” at seminars are rarely properly served. Seminars should be attended for educational purposes and not for the purchasing of an “estate plan.”

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Death and Title to Assets

By Barney McKenna & Olmstead |

Many times when someone dies owning property in his or her name, the surviving family members do not take the necessary steps to clear title to the property. Although this is common, it can create future problems.

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How To: Lifetime Gifts

By Barney McKenna & Olmstead |

It may be better to give than to receive but, careful examination of both personal and tax considerations should be made before embarking on a course of lifetime gift giving.

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Our First Wreath!

By Barney McKenna & Olmstead |

REMEMBER the Fallen, HONOR those who Serve, TEACH our children the value of Freedom.

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How Can Taxes be Saved Upon Death?

By Barney McKenna & Olmstead |

“Cost basis” is the term used to describe the original cost of an asset. It is used to determine the taxable gain on the sale of that asset.

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Who is Joseph Warren?

By Barney McKenna & Olmstead |

For those who have roamed the halls of our office, you have probably wondered: who is Joseph Warren?