Anna Byrne Featured on the "Wealthy Woman Lawyer" Podcast Anna Byrne was recently a featured guest on the "Wealthy Woman Lawyer" podcast to discuss her new book, “The Inheritor’s Guide: A Legal, Financial, and Emotional Guide for Adult Children Managing Their Parent’s Legacy.” Listen to the full interview, linked below. [...]
Eckert Byrne’s Kristin N.G. Dzialo Appointed Co-Chair of Cambridge Community Foundation’s Professional Advisors Council
BOSTON, July 7, 2021 - Eckert Byrne attorney Kristin N.G. Dzialo has been appointed Co-Chair of the Cambridge Community Foundation's (CCF) Professional Advisors Council (PAC) effective July 1, 2021 for a two-year term. Dzialo has been a member of the PAC since December 2016. The CCF’s Professional Advisors Council is a group of investment, [...]
Probate Property, Gross Estate and Estate Taxes – Oh My!
Navigating the probate process for an estate plan after losing a loved one can be a similar experience to Dorothy traveling on the yellow brick road - confusing and filled with unexpected surprises. Read our latest newsletter, authored by Kristin Dzialo, to learn more about the probate process and hopefully minimize any ‘flying monkeys’ or ‘wicked witches’ for you and your loved ones on this journey.
Cambridge Life and Legacy Law Firm Eckert Byrne LLC Grows with the Addition of Administrative Staff
Cambridge-based life and legacy law firm Eckert Byrne LLC announces that it has added two administrative professionals to its growing team.
7 Steps for Widows and Widowers to Manage Their First Year Alone – As Seen in Next Avenue
By Anna Byrne, Founding Partner & Author
Proposed Estate/Gift Tax Changes That Will Impact Our Clients
Proposed Estate/Gift Tax Changes That Will Impact Our Clients Each new administration since President Jimmy Carter has passed tax legislation within the first year of taking office, and without a divided Congress, it is likely that more clients will face the prospect of a taxable estate under the Biden administration. There are two proposed [...]
There Should Be Nothing Cryptic About Cryptocurrency In An Estate Plan – As Seen in Financial Advisor
By Anna Byrne, Founding Partner & Author
An Eckert Byrne PSA: Beware of Internet Fraud
An Eckert Byrne PSA: Beware of Internet Fraud Being home and isolated during this pandemic has dramatically increased our use and reliance on technology. Many of our parents are learning to Zoom, Facetime, and manage Facebook accounts. The pandemic has increased our virtual connections, but sadly, decreased our in-person connections. Isolated and lonely elderly adults [...]
Uncovering the Hidden Costs of Estate Planning – Bloomberg Tax
Uncovering the Hidden Costs of Estate Planning By: Anna Byrne Featured in the March edition of Bloomberg Tax: Tax Management Estates, Gifts, and Trusts Journal View the article here: Bloomberg Tax - Tax Management Estates, Gifts, and Trusts Journal
Lessons about Conservatorship in Light of the #FreeBritney Movement
Lessons about Conservatorship in Light of the #FreeBritney Movement For ten years, singer-songwriter, Britney Spears, has been under the conservatorship of her father, and thanks to the recent New York Times documentary, “Framing Britney Spears,” the topic has been controversialized by the media. There has been a groundswell of support for Britney’s right [...]