We Dodged the Fiscal Cliff – How the New Tax Bill Affects You

Jan 7, 2013 / By: lsmith

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In case you haven’t heard, the New Year brought a new law recently signed by the President. To avoid the country from falling off the “fiscal cliff,” the “American Taxpayer Relief Act” was approved on...

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The Estate Tax Ball is About to Drop!

Dec 21, 2012 / By: lsmith

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There are only a few days left before the clock strikes midnight on December 31st and the tax law changes. Or will it?

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Our New Website is Live!

Sep 12, 2012 / By: lsmith

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Our mission is to arm consumers and professional advisors in our community with the information needed to make informed decisions about their family's and client’s future. With that purpose, we are pleased to announce the...

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How the New Estate Tax Exclusion Affects Your Estate Plan

Dec 28, 2010 / By: lsmith

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On December 17th, Congress revised the estate tax with a new law, TRA 2010, that sets the exclusion amount at $5 million per person for 2010 – 2012. However, this temporary adjustment to the estate...

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Michael Jackson’s Death – Why YOU Need Your Estate Planning Documents in Order

Jun 20, 2009 / By: lsmith

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The sudden death of Michael Jackson serves as a reminder to everyone that, no matter your age, you need to have your estate planning in order. The pop superstar died on Thursday, June 25th at...

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American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys Recognized by Money Magazine Again

May 29, 2009 / By: lsmith

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Carolyn Bigdas article "Rethink Your Legacy" in the June issue of Money Magazine explores the five questions you should be asking regarding your estate. The article recommends the American Academys website, www.aaepa.com, as a source...

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Consumer Reports Recommends American Academy

Jan 29, 2009 / By: lsmith

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The American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys was recommended in the January 2009 Consumer Reports Money Adviser newsletter. The article “How to Avoid Inheritance Feuds” focuses on techniques for avoiding conflict after a loved one...

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Money Magazine Recognizes American Academy!

Dec 26, 2008 / By: lsmith

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In the January 2009 issue of Money Magazine, Walecia Konrads article entitled "Keep It In The Family" focuses on making sure the wealth youve worked so hard to accumulate will go to the people you...

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American Academy Mentioned Again in Money Magazine!

Mar 18, 2008 / By: lsmith

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Robert Armstrong, President of the American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys, was interviewed by Money Magazine senior writer Penelope Wang for her article "A Midlife Money Checkup" in the March 2008 Issue.

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American Academy Recommended by Nationally Syndicated Talk Show Host

Dec 20, 2007 / By: lsmith

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The John Tesh Radio Show recommended the American Academy as a resource for finding an estate planning attorney. The segment focusing on money and finance originally aired in September 2007 and was repeated in December...

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