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Members in the News

  • Academy Member Mark Eghrari had an article published by Investment News. "Estate tax confusion leaves survivors in fiscal purgatory," looks at the uncertainty surrounding estate tax and the pending expiration of the 2001 Bush tax cuts. With estate planners not knowing what will happen this year or next, their clients are the ones that suffer. Until decisions are made by Congress the families of loved ones who have passed away must wait to begin the healing process. June 2010

  • Academy Member Mark Eghrari was published in the Personal Finance section of Forbes.com. His piece titled "Planning For The Estate Tax's Return" comes right from the expert himself. Mark discusses setting up family limited partnerships and how to avoid estate taxes altogether by creating an estate plan that protects you and your assets. Be sure to go and check it out. Congratulations Mark! February 2010

  • Academy Members Dean Hedeker and Tony Perrelli have published the book Cut Your Tax in 2010. The book has been mentioned on cnbc.com, businesswire.com and WHAS Radio. Cut Your Tax in 2010 is available for purchase on Amazon.com. February 2010

  • Congratulations Academy Member Richard Behlmann for becoming Board Certified in Estate Planning and Probate Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. The certification process requires meeting specific practice and education requirements as well as a rigorous written exam. January 2010

  • American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys Member John O'Drobinak Elected to ICLEF Board. December 2009

  • Charles Pyke was quoted in the Money Magazine article, "Marrying Finances - For the Second Time". November 2009

  • Michael Bonfrisco's new book, Smart Estate Planning in New Jersey: What You Really Need to Know, was announced in SNJ Business People. The South New Jersey magazine is published monthly. November 28, 2009

  • Academy Member Stephen Unsworth was named Super Lawyer for Third Consecutive Year. November 18, 2009

  • New Member John Rogers Burk's Membership with the American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys was announced on his Community Website, MyRoseville.com. October 30, 2009

  • Dean R. Hedeker Named Academy Fellow by American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys. August 22, 2009



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