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Why Does It Matter That Washington Is A No-Fault Divorce State?

In at-fault states, a party filing for divorce must allege that their spouse committed misconduct in the marriage leading to its demise. Washington is not one of those states.

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Beresford Booth

Estate And Financial Planning Is Not Just For The Rich

After much uncertainty, Congress has enacted a permanent increase in the Federal Estate and Gift Tax lifetime exemption amounts for 2025 and beyond.

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Clark Hill

Planning For Responsible Inheritance: "What Brewster's Millions" Can Teach Us About Estate Planning

The plot of the 1985 comedy "Brewster's Millions," starring Richard Pryor and John Candy, centers around Montgomery Brewster, a minor league baseball player who stands to inherit $300 million...

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Offit Kurman

Webinar – Everyone Needs A Will (Video)

In this webinar, Attorney Rachel J. Wright discusses "Everyone Needs a Will"

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Family Law Cases Are Complex — Here's How To Choose The Right Lawyer

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Casner & Edwards

Protecting An Estate Beneficiary With Addiction Issues Through California Estate Planning

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Opelon

California Estate Planning Case Study: 21 Real Challenges Solved With Trusts

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Opelon

A Game-Changer For Divorcing Homeowners In Maryland

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Trust Issues: Did The Clippers' Kawhi's Aspiration Deal Skirt The NBA Salary Cap?

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Offit Kurman

Estate Planning Misconceptions And Mistakes To Avoid

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Tully Rinckey

I Want The House! What It Takes To Keep It After Divorce

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Offit Kurman

Will My Spouse Get My Inheritance In Divorce?

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Letters Testamentary vs Letters Of Administration In California Probate

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More Than Money: Planning For Jewelry, China, And Sentimental Belongings

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Still On The Fence About Hiring A Lawyer? Here's Why Timing Matters (Video)

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Crowley Law LLC

Artificial Intelligence 2025 - Trends And Developments

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Steptoe LLP

One Size Doesn't Fit All: Customizing Dispute Resolution For Commercial Contracts

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JAMS

California Air Resources Board Publishes Draft SB 261 Guidance

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Ropes & Gray LLP

Greenwashing Legislation Trends: Key Takeaways For Businesses

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Ropes & Gray LLP

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Why Does It Matter That Washington Is A No-Fault Divorce State?

In at-fault states, a party filing for divorce must allege that their spouse committed misconduct in the marriage leading to its demise. Washington is not one of those states.

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Beresford Booth

Planning For Responsible Inheritance: "What Brewster's Millions" Can Teach Us About Estate Planning

The plot of the 1985 comedy "Brewster's Millions," starring Richard Pryor and John Candy, centers around Montgomery Brewster, a minor league baseball player who stands to inherit $300 million...

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Family Law Cases Are Complex — Here's How To Choose The Right Lawyer

Choosing the right family law attorney is one of the most important decisions you make during a divorce, custody dispute, or other personal legal matter.

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Casner & Edwards

A Game-Changer For Divorcing Homeowners In Maryland

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I Want The House! What It Takes To Keep It After Divorce

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Will My Spouse Get My Inheritance In Divorce?

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More Than Money: Planning For Jewelry, China, And Sentimental Belongings

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Safeguarding Your Children's Tomorrow: Estate Planning For Minor Kids In Pennsylvania

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Parenting Coordinators In Massachusetts: A Powerful Tool For High-Conflict Custody Cases

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Divorce

Why Does It Matter That Washington Is A No-Fault Divorce State?

In at-fault states, a party filing for divorce must allege that their spouse committed misconduct in the marriage leading to its demise. Washington is not one of those states.

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Second Department Ends Sisters' Fight Over Family Home Not With A Bang, But A Whimper

Four sisters. One house. Who owns it? Today's case delves into a thorny situation many closely-held family businesses struggle with—proving ownership.

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Farrell Fritz, P.C.

I Want The House! What It Takes To Keep It After Divorce

For many couples going through a divorce, the marital home is not only their most valuable asset but also their most sentimental asset.

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Offit Kurman

Will My Spouse Get My Inheritance In Divorce?

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Parenting Coordinators In Massachusetts: A Powerful Tool For High-Conflict Custody Cases

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How Mental Health Professionals Shape Divorce Outcomes (Podcast)

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Schiller DuCanto & Fleck LLP

Navigating Military Divorce: Unique Challenges And Solutions

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Diggs & Sadler

Don't Block Your Ex – BIFF Them Instead

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Navigating Divorce With Young Children

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Wills/ Intestacy/ Estate Planning

Estate And Financial Planning Is Not Just For The Rich

After much uncertainty, Congress has enacted a permanent increase in the Federal Estate and Gift Tax lifetime exemption amounts for 2025 and beyond.

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Clark Hill

Planning For Responsible Inheritance: "What Brewster's Millions" Can Teach Us About Estate Planning

The plot of the 1985 comedy "Brewster's Millions," starring Richard Pryor and John Candy, centers around Montgomery Brewster, a minor league baseball player who stands to inherit $300 million...

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Offit Kurman

Webinar – Everyone Needs A Will (Video)

In this webinar, Attorney Rachel J. Wright discusses "Everyone Needs a Will"

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Protecting An Estate Beneficiary With Addiction Issues Through California Estate Planning

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Opelon

California Estate Planning Case Study: 21 Real Challenges Solved With Trusts

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Opelon

How A Right Of First Refusal Shapes Startup Equity And Control

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Crowley Law LLC

Trust Issues: Did The Clippers' Kawhi's Aspiration Deal Skirt The NBA Salary Cap?

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Offit Kurman

Estate Planning Misconceptions And Mistakes To Avoid

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Tully Rinckey

Letters Testamentary vs Letters Of Administration In California Probate

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Opelon

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Kaufman Rossin

CareYaya: A Revolutionary Approach To Elder Care (Video)

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Ten Minute Interview: The Big Beautiful Bill Unpacked — Risks, Moves, And Opportunities (Video)

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