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.
By Anna Byrne, Founding Partner & Author
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 [...]
By Anna Byrne, Founding Partner & Author
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 [...]
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 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 [...]
Eckert Byrne’s Kristin N.G. Dzialo Named Co-Facilitator of USA 500 Club’s Rising Star Roundtable BOSTON, February 23, 2021 - Eckert Byrne partner and attorney Kristin N.G. Dzialo was selected to serve as co-facilitator of the USA 500 Club Rising Star Roundtable. In this role, Dzialo will lead, alongside fellow USA 500 Club member [...]
The Importance of Digital Assets in Your Estate Plan Dear Friends, As many of you prepare to conduct an annual review of your estate plan, we wanted to remind you of important assets that are sometimes overlooked -- digital assets. Many people don’t realize the value and extent of their digital assets and [...]
Eckert Byrne’s Kristin N.G. Dzialo Spoke at Boston Bar Association’s Webinar, “Special Drafting Considerations for Elderly Clients” BOSTON, February 16, 2021 - Eckert Byrne attorney Kristin N.G. Dzialo spoke at the Boston Bar Association's (BBA) webinar, “Special Drafting Considerations for Elderly Clients,” on February 11, 2021. Dzialo and fellow panelists discussed special considerations [...]
