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{ Monthly Archives } December 2009

Halachic Wills & Estates Series by the Bais HaVaad

The Bais HaVaad Institute of Talmudic Law is presenting a seven part internet lecture series on halachic wills and estates.  I mentioned the introductory lecture by Rabbi Ari Marburger in my post on the Estate of Max Feinberg. The second lecture, also by Rabbi Marburger, surveyed the various principles that are relevant to the halachic enforceability [...]

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New York Power of Attorney and Statutory Major Gifts Rider forms

The New York State Bar Association has the new Power of Attorney and Statutory Major Gifts Rider forms for download in Word or Wordperfect, along with suggested clauses for the Modifications sections. The forms cost $20 but are free for NYSBA members. You can download the forms here.

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House to vote on estate tax amendment

The House of Representatives passed H.R. 4154 on December 3, 2009. The bill freezes the estate tax exclusion at $3.5 million with a maximum tax rates of 45%.

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Halachic perspective on the Estate of Max Feinberg

Disinheritance in halacha, and how Jewish the so-called Jewish Clause really is. Discussion of the Estate of Max Feinberg.

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