By The Wealthcounsel The United States Supreme Court rarely addresses trusts and estates issues. The purview of the states, issues arising in intergenerational wealth transfers, are generally outside federal jurisdiction. To reach the U.S. Supreme Court, trusts and estates cases typically involve federal preemption or the constitutionality of a state’s law; the latter has…
In our February 13th newsletter we reported on the court of appeals win in favor of Alfred Procopio Jr., who served on the USS Intrepid during the Vietnam War and had suffered illnesses from being in contact with agent orange. This court ruling opened the door for other “Blue Water Veterans” to hold claim to benefits denied them…
The VA released their quarterly report last this month amidst a brewing capital hill fight. Do the VA reported numbers reflect the timelines that your clients are seeing with VA pension applications? What are you most concerned about when it comes to VA Pension? Beginning in June Veterans will be able to make the choice…
Doris Day, the iconic actress that brought comedy and poise to the big screen, passed away surrounded by her family and friends Monday morning. This, according to her long time manager and friend Bob Bashara, was how she wanted it. No funeral, no headstone, no memorial, just an intimate last moment with those she held…
