Ethics in Estate Planning

As estate planning attorneys we help families solve difficult issues. Oftentimes issues of ethics come up, whether it is interpersonal issues within a family or how an estate planning scenario plays out. We strive to always do not only what’s right and what’s in the best interests of our clients. We are guided by a set of principles and ethics. Last week we attended an Estate Planning Strategies Conference in Anaheim California to connect with other estate planning professionals and to keep up with the latest trends and best practices in estate planning. At the conference we took part in a session on Ethics in Estate Planning. As participants we were invited to engage in ethical dilemma exercises that explored complex ethical situations. We discussed some key issues in ethics, such as ethics in financial services, how people make ethical decisions, including the way social norms influence ethical decision-making, and

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Estate Planning Awareness Week October 21-27: A Reminder to Make a Plan for The Future

National Estate Planning Awareness Week is observed from October 21st-27th 2024. It’s an annual reminder that everyone – regardless of age or financial status – should have a plan for the future. A solid plan allows you to protect your assets, provide for your loved ones, and create a legacy. Estate planning is about more than just safeguarding your assets; it’s about ensuring your loved ones are taken care of and that your legacy reflects your values and wishes. Estate planning is for everyone, even college kids who have just turned 18. If you have college age kids who have started college this year, talk to them about making a plan that includes an advanced medical directive that allows you to make medical decisions for your child should they become incapacitated. They may also need financial power of attorney, and a Financial Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) waiver. A

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Attorney Alison Farquhar Joins Estate Planning Practice at Orsi Arone Rothenberg Turner, LLP

“We are excited to welcome Alison to the firm. And we look forward to the contribution she will make to our practice.” – Rob Arone Alison Farquhar is an experienced attorney with a background in estate planning as well as estate and trust administration. Alison’s practice will encompass assisting clients with a wide of range of estate planning matters, and estate and trust administration strategies. Her experience includes drafting wills and trusts and advising and representing clients on matters of tax controversy. Alison has represented clients in Massachusetts Probate and Family Court and before the Internal Revenue Service, Massachusetts Department of Revenue, and the United States Tax Court, in matters of probate, tax controversy, and tax collections. She also has extensive experience doing tax preparation for individuals, small businesses, S-corporations, and estates and trusts. Alison received her J.D. and LL.M. in Taxation from Suffolk University Law School in 2018. She received

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Attorney Robert Arone Completes Advanced Training from America’s IRA Experts at Ed Slott and Company, LLC

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 30, 2024 Lisa Tower ltower@oarlawyers.com Members of Ed Slott’s Elite IRA Advisor GroupSM Attend Semiannual Workshop on the Latest Retirement Account Planning Strategies, Estate Planning Techniques and Tax Laws Download a PDF of the Press Release Wellesley, MA May 30, 2024 – Robert Arone of Orsi Arone Rothenberg Turner, LLP completed his semiannual training with America’s IRA Experts at Ed Slott and Company, LLC by participating in a workshop on May 9-10, 2024. The invite-only workshop was attended by members of Ed Slott’s Elite IRA Advisor GroupSM; it provided in-depth technical training on advanced retirement account planning strategies, tax law changes and estate planning techniques. The workshop also featured the latest updates on the SECURE 2.0 Act provisions that are taking effect in 2024 as well as an overall “schemes and scams” theme as guest speakers discussed different types of scams and what you should watch

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Cryptocurrency Case Law: What Accountants Need To Know

By Eric P. Rothenberg, Esq. – (Published Article) For many years now, I’ve written articles and spoken on cryptocurrency taxation to lawyers and accountants. The first case, “Kraken I”, was decided August 8, 2022, and the second case, “Kraken II” was just decided on June 30, 2023. While Kraken II is really all about each side (the IRS and Kraken) arguing what information must be provided to the IRS to comply with the summons, it also offers keen insight into the thinking behind IRS decisions and regulations. You may read the entire published article here (Published Article)

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