8+ hour, 22+ min ago  (311+ words) We have learned that President George Washington's last will and testament contained an arbitration provision and thorough discussion about how the arbitrators were to be selected and their roles. The concept is not new, and we believe a thorough legislative…...

2+ week, 7+ hour ago  (230+ words) These decisions serve as important guides for practitioners who advise New Jersey's donors, charitable organizations, municipalities, and trustees about the legal obligations that arise when conditional gifts are made and accepted. When the client has died and something may have…...

4+ mon, 1+ day ago  (161+ words) On the occasion of the New York State Bar Association's 150th anniversary, from Jan. 13 to Jan. 16, 2026, members present insights, developments, and innovative perspectives shaping the future of the legal profession. Rather than make what he called an "aesthetic change" to the…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago  (278+ words) This article discusses the risks of asset concentration in trust management, using the case of Lincoln First Bank as an example. The bank was liable for failing to diversify a large Kodak stock holding, which plummeted in value. Trustees have…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago  (157+ words) Law. com The 2025 Am Law 100 Rankings The Am Law 100 is the definitive ranking of the 100 largest law firms in the United States. Dynamically explore and compare data on law firms, companies, individual lawyers, and industry trends. Real-time alerts on new…...

1+ mon, 1+ day ago  (226+ words) GRAT planning can be optimized by utilizing rolling GRATs, monitoring GRAT performance and utilizing certain retained "swap" powers, structuring the GRAT with transfers of limited liability company interests, and other sophisticated strategies. When it's time to allocate assets in a…...

4+ mon, 7+ hour ago  (228+ words) Estate planning varies by individual. Wills are public, slow, and only control assets in your name, while revocable trusts are private, quicker, and only cover assets transferred into them. The right choice depends on your family, assets, and goals. Consult…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (164+ words) When it's time to allocate assets in a divorce, a qualified domestic relations order (QDRO) is required to transfer assets from one spouse's retirement account to another without triggering penalties and taxes. Most individuals, and even some attorneys, are unfamiliar…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (192+ words) An overview of the state's child support "landscape," including the Multifamily Adjustment Law. Judges Shirley Troutman and Madeline Singas, both of whom were joined by Judge Michael Garcia, wrote separate dissents that suggest child victims in New York are less…...

2+ mon, 5+ day ago  (204+ words) This article discusses the legal needs of women across four generations, examines why estate plans frequently remain unfinished, and presents a three-part practical framework for building a practice better aligned with today's clients. Questions? Contact an Account Specialist at groupsales…...