Resources
April 2017
So You Want Your Child to Have the Family Home…
Scenario: Adult child lives with parent. Maybe this is for financial reasons, or perhaps the child is acting as caretaker. The parent wants this... Read more
March 2017
Spring: Let’s Plant & Cultivate Our Legacy
I’ve never been accused of being a green thumb, but it seems to me that planning a flower garden involves certain steps that are... Read more
March 2017
Cabin Succession Planning for Your Family
Planning for the succession of your cherished family cabin is a crucial component of your overall estate planning. People often see it as a... Read more
March 2017
Grandma’s “Simple” Will
Grandma, bless her soul, was a generous lady. She wanted to name each grandchild in her will so that they would know how special... Read more
March 2017
Estate Planning Is Not Just for the Wealthy
One common misconception we frequently come across is that many people think that estate planning is only for wealthy people and families. This is... Read more
March 2017
Yours, Mine & Ours – Tips on Successful Estate Planning with Blended Families
If you’re remarried, you may face some interesting planning considerations when it comes to completing your estate plan. The planning for blended families can... Read more
March 2017
Legislation Introduced Regarding IRS’s FET Interpretation For Managed Aircraft Services
Lost amidst the hubbub in Washington, D.C. this spring, bipartisan legislation was introduced in both the House of Representatives and the Senate which attempts... Read more
March 2017
Too Young for an Estate Plan? Think Again.
A common misconception when it comes to estate planning is that you’re “too young” for estate planning. Unfortunately, this is completely untrue. Regardless of... Read more
March 2017
Ladies – Estate Planning Can Be Good For Your Health
In honor of International Woman’s Day, I thought it was important to pose this question: did you know having a well thought out estate... Read more
March 2017
Good Boy Fido, You’re a Trust Beneficiary!
Many of us consider our pets to be part of our family. This means we worry about who will care for them in the... Read more
February 2017
Estate Planning 101
Generally, when someone contacts our Trusts & Estates group for advice on estate planning they are looking to do one of two things: (i)... Read more
February 2017
Love is in the February Air
February is generally known as the month of love, and it had me thinking about marriage. So, I hopped onto Urban Dictionary* to see... Read more
February 2017
FMJ Attorneys Named to “Who’s Who Legal: Transport 2017” List
Robert R. Fafinski, Jr. (Shareholder & CEO) and Kevin J. Johnson (Shareholder) were named to the “Who’s Who Legal: Transport 2017” list for Aviation Finance.... Read more
December 2016
FMJ’s Year-End Employment Law Update
The following is a recap of significant developments in employment laws in 2016. Please feel free to contact FMJ’s HR and Employment Team for... Read more
November 2016
Department of Labor (DOL) Final Rule for White Collar Employee Overtime Exemptions Delayed
The United States District Court in Texas entered a nationwide injunction blocking the U.S. Department of Labor from implementing and enforcing its final overtime... Read more