Short-lived Gifting Opportunity? Why it might be time to get out the estate plan

Congress unexpectedly passed a law that significantly increased the ability of the affluent to transfer wealth to loved ones, effective Dec. 17, 2010. Prior to the law, a person could give up to $1 million during life (in addition to the abi viagra tablets lity to make annual gifts of up to $13,000 that do not count toward the lifetime limit). For a married couple, $2 million could be gifted during life (in addition to $26,000 annually). The…

In Case You Missed It – WRTV6 Interview with Christel DeHaan

On behalf of Bingham McHale, I would like to recognize our good friend Christel DeHaan on her dedication to the Indianapolis educational community and the recent story that aired on WRTV6 recognizing her exemplary work. A preview of the story and vid Veliks Tera Online Guide eo interview is below. Thank you, Christel, for sharing your passion with Indianapolis. We are proud to support your efforts! Excerpt from “DeHaan Pushes Children To Succeed: Woman’s Philanthropy Helps Thousands Of…

Collaborative Divorce v. Litigation

Many couples contemplating divorce today ask, what makes collaborative divorce different from traditional divorce litigation? In a previous blog post, I buy viagra in canada briefly explained collaborative divorce, a relatively new alternative to the traditional process of divorce, and provided an overview of why many couples choose this form of dispute resolution. But what separates collaborative divorce from traditional divorce litigation? A traditional divorce case is court-centered, with legal rules and procedures governing the process. If spouses…