Kahn, Dees, Donovan & Kahn has been ranked as one of America’s “Best Law Firms” for 2023 as compiled collaboratively by U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers®. “All three tier rankings represent the highest-level feedback a firm can receive and demonstrate the best in the legal industry across the United States,” according to...Read More
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]You may not have an estate worth $300 million like Prince, but having a Last Will and Testament and plan in place makes good sense regardless of the value of your assets. As we watch things unfold for Prince Rogers Nelson, with a multitude of heirs and unknown future royalty values, there will likely be...Read More
The IRS is expected to issue regulations this fall that will substantially limit the use of family limited partnerships and family limited liability companies. These entities are often used as a method to gift assets to children and other family members at discounted values, often as much as 40%. It appears that the regulations will...Read More
In an historic ruling, the Supreme Court of the United States has declared that same-sex couples have a constitutional right to marry anywhere in the United States. Read more: Gay marriage legalized nationwide by U.S. Supreme Court, IBJ Supreme Court extends same-sex marriage nationwide, Indiana Lawyer, AP Supreme Court ruling For more information, please contact...Read More
The Month of May is “National Elder Care Month.” While Elder Law encompasses a variety of legal matters impacting senior citizens, it is important that individuals of all ages understand the necessity of basic advanced directive documents such as durable powers of attorney, living wills and health care surrogate appointments. A durable power of attorney gives...Read More
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It happens all the time: A firearm or collection of firearms is passed down when the owner passes away. Most gun owners do not realize that even if they provide for a transfer of their weapons upon death, their beneficiaries may be inadvertently violating the law upon taking possession. A well drafted Gun Trust can...Read More