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Attorney Alison Farquhar Joins Estate Planning Practice at Orsi Arone Rothenberg Turner, LLP

“We are excited to welcome Alison to the firm. And we look forward to the contribution she will make to our practice.” – Rob Arone Alison Farquhar is an experienced attorney with a background in estate planning as well as estate and trust administration. Alison’s practice will encompass assisting clients with a wide of range of estate planning matters, and estate and trust administration strategies. Her experience includes drafting wills and trusts and advising and representing clients on matters of tax controversy. Alison has represented clients in Massachusetts Probate and Family Court and before the Internal Revenue Service, Massachusetts Department of Revenue, and the United States Tax Court, in matters of probate, tax controversy, and tax collections. She also has extensive experience doing tax preparation for individuals, small businesses, S-corporations, and estates and trusts. Alison received her J.D. and LL.M. in Taxation from Suffolk University Law School in 2018. She received

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Estate Planning Lessons for Family Businesses and Holdings from the Boston Celtics Sale

Not long after winning their 18th championship, the Boston Celtics made a major announcement that rocked the basketball world. The team announced that the majority owners were selling their stake. Co-governor Wyc Grousbeck emphasized that the decision was rooted in the importance of family and revolved around family planning and estate planning considerations. “It’s not my majority stake,“ Grousbeck said. “The control of the team is owned by my family.” “It’s a family that I belong to and then I have the Celtics family that I also belong to.” “The family has been involved for 22 years.” The Celtics’ payroll is projected to surpass $200 million next year, and will be subject to a substantial luxury tax bill. Franchise valuations have soared, with the Celtics being the most significant team to enter the market in recent times. Important considerations in family estate planning and succession planning include minimizing tax liabilities,

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Important Estate Planning Considerations When It Comes to Transferring or Selling Your Vacation Home

Thinking About Transferring or Selling Your Vacation Home: Here are some important things to consider as you decide what’s best for you and your family. As the summer season is in full swing, many of us find joy in spending time at our vacation or second homes. These properties are often sources of cherished memories, especially for families who have spent countless summers together. However, maintaining a vacation home can be a significant responsibility, leading many owners to ponder whether it’s better to keep the property or pass it down to heirs. Deciding between selling the home or transferring it can be challenging, especially when considering family dynamics and the current real estate market. When deciding whether to sell or keep your vacation home, it’s essential to assess your family’s needs and desires. Ask yourself do all parties involved want to keep or use the property equally or if some

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Attorney Robert Arone Completes Advanced Training from America’s IRA Experts at Ed Slott and Company, LLC

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 30, 2024 Lisa Tower ltower@oarlawyers.com Members of Ed Slott’s Elite IRA Advisor GroupSM Attend Semiannual Workshop on the Latest Retirement Account Planning Strategies, Estate Planning Techniques and Tax Laws Download a PDF of the Press Release Wellesley, MA May 30, 2024 – Robert Arone of Orsi Arone Rothenberg Turner, LLP completed his semiannual training with America’s IRA Experts at Ed Slott and Company, LLC by participating in a workshop on May 9-10, 2024. The invite-only workshop was attended by members of Ed Slott’s Elite IRA Advisor GroupSM; it provided in-depth technical training on advanced retirement account planning strategies, tax law changes and estate planning techniques. The workshop also featured the latest updates on the SECURE 2.0 Act provisions that are taking effect in 2024 as well as an overall “schemes and scams” theme as guest speakers discussed different types of scams and what you should watch

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The Best Gift for Mom is Taking Care of Your Estate Plan

Are you struggling to find the right gift for Mom that is both practical and loving? Well look no further than making sure your estate plan is in the best shape possible. Have you been putting off creating an estate plan or making important updates to your plan? Has your Mom been doing the same but you know there are things that need to be done? Taking care of yourself is the best gift you can give to your Mom. Statistics and research shows it can also be a good example to parents and a conversation-starter about estate planning. According to recent research, only 32% of Americans have an estate plan, and the percentage of older adults who have an estate plan is in decline. Younger generations have become more proactive about making estate plans, according to recent research. Millennials started estate planning earlier than Gen X or Boomers. Gen

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