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1. Bypass Trust. One document deservedly popular with married couples is the bypass or credit shelter trust. You and your spouse each get a lifetime exemption from federal estate and gift taxes. It’s now $675,000, and it is scheduled to rise to $1 million in the year 2006. Make sure that both of you use […]

WORLDLawDirect is a confidential provider of information and contacts for those interested in adopting internationally. Visit us periodically to see the latest tips and useful information from international adoption experts worldwide. If you have immediate questions, review Who We Are and feel free to contact us at any time. Adopting children from outside the United […]

It is always preferable to have a will. A will states your preference as to the disposition of your estate. A will can and should be changed as your circumstances and preferences change. Even if you take measures to avoid probate, you should have a will as a back-up. A person who dies with a […]

September 2000 – Academics may have developed models for valuing unexercised options, but recent divorce court decisions are more about how to make sure ex-spouses share in the wealth generated by options than about how to value the options. The court decisions hold the potential for inflicting financial pain on executives who thought the ordeal of […]

If you have tried talking to everyone you can at the school’s offices you may have to consider legal action. As unpleasant as it can be to throw yourself at and into the legal system, your best recourse here may be to sue the school district. For that, you will likely need the help of […]

The laws of most states provide a pretty simple procedure for adoption, assuming the natural parent agrees. As part of that process, all interested parties – which frequently include grandparents – typically are given notice of the proceeding and are allowed an opportunity to volunteer information as to why it should not occur. If the natural […]