In the latest episode of Future Focused: Sophisticated Estate Planning, host Michael Clear welcomes Allison Donaldson, Certified Financial Planner at HTG Investment Advisors. Michael and Allison discuss the interplay of…
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On December 19, Governor Hochul vetoed legislation that would have amended the definition of certain terms contained within the New York LLC Transparency Act (NYLTA). The governor’s veto means the…
Ep. 59 – Elevating the Practice from Within: In Conversation with Dan Maloney Part II
In this episode of Future Focused: Sophisticated Estate Planning, host Michael Clear welcomes back Dan Maloney, Senior Practice Manager, discussing the introduction of “Will Power,” an automation bot designed…
Private Client Services 2025 Year-End Advisory
As the new year approaches, we present our annual year-end advisory for 2025. This edition highlights noteworthy estate and gift tax changes and outlines planning opportunities for year-end and beyond.
Ep. 58 – Navigating the Emotional Landscape of Probate Litigation with Matt Brown
In this episode, host Michael Clear is joined by Matt Brown, a Litigation Partner at Wiggin and Dana, to explore the human side of probate litigation. Their conversation sheds…
This memorandum is designed to outline some of the basic administrative steps to be followed by the Trustee of an irrevocable life insurance trust (hereinafter referred to as an “ILIT”…
Assets that you own at your death are included in your taxable estate. Lifetime gifting offers an excellent opportunity to remove assets from your taxable estate, yet it is often…
Many of our clients want to facilitate their child’s purchase of a home. In doing so, there are several options to consider:
Loan the child some or all of the…
A revocable trust is a flexible estate planning tool that allows you to manage and distribute your assets during your lifetime and after your death. You retain full control over…
Trust Assets Deemed “Marital Property” in Divorce Judgment: Connecticut Superior Court Issues Troubling Ruling
Gervolino v. Gervolino, No. FST-FA-21-5025547-S (Jan. 6, 2025)
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The Connecticut Superior Court in Gervolino v. Gervolino ruled that remainder interests in family trusts, even when the…





