Inheritance

When is Disinheriting a Child a Mistake?

Most parents choose to treat their children equally when it comes to inheriting property or money. But sometimes, parents intentionally c...

Robert P. Newman, Esq.

May 4, 2020
5 min

Why Title Matters

Understanding how your real estate is owned, or “titled,” is necessary because this determines the extent of control you have over your real

Protecting Your Children’s Inheritance When You are Divorced

Robert P. Newman, Esq.

May 1, 2020
3 min

Protecting Your Children’s Inheritance When You are Divorced

If you are divorced, it is essential to make sure your plan works precisely the way you want. Every situation is unique, but we are here to

Creating Your Will During COVID-19 Pandemic

Robert P. Newman, Esq.

Apr 6, 2020
3 min

Creating Your Will During COVID-19 Pandemic

Understandably, the coronavirus pandemic has created the scramble to set up wills and end-of-life-directives. However, online do it yourself

Surprise! You Cannot Easily Disinherit Your Spouse.

Robert P. Newman, Esq.

Mar 24, 2020
2 min

Surprise! You Cannot Easily Disinherit Your Spouse.

In the majority of states and the District of Columbia, you cannot intentionally disinherit your spouse unless your spouse actually agrees

Adding a Child’s Name to Your Bank Account

Robert P. Newman, Esq.

Feb 25, 2020
2 min

Adding a Child’s Name to Your Bank Account

Adding a child’s name to a bank account may be more of a hassle than it is worth.

The SECURE Act: How Does It Affect Your Retirement Accounts?

Robert P. Newman, Esq.

Jan 14, 2020
4 min

The SECURE Act: How Does It Affect Your Retirement Accounts?

The SECURE Act could have negative tax consequences for the many beneficiaries of many older Americans' retirement accounts.

Robert P. Newman, Esq.

May 21, 2019
3 min

“If you want to see people change…

When everyone is alive and happy, it is easy to think nothing will break a family apart. Many people think because everyone is getting along

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Law Office of Robert P. Newman, P.C.

Estate Planning · Elder Law · Probate · Business Planning

When is Disinheriting a Child a Mistake?

Why Title Matters

Protecting Your Children’s Inheritance When You are Divorced

Creating Your Will During COVID-19 Pandemic

Surprise! You Cannot Easily Disinherit Your Spouse.

Adding a Child’s Name to Your Bank Account

The SECURE Act: How Does It Affect Your Retirement Accounts?

“If you want to see people change…