State regulators are sharpening their focus on nonprofit accountability, and a recent case in Maryland highlights how quickly legal issues can escalate when organizations fail to follow charitable solicitation rules. In early December 2025, the Maryland Attorney General upheld a ruling against a youth-focused nonprofit for misleading donors, misusing contributions, and failing to file required […]

A growing number of entrepreneurs are preparing for major transitions, and many are doing so sooner than expected. Recent data suggests that nearly two-thirds of business owners expect to exit their companies within the next decade. For any business succession planning lawyer guiding owners through the realities of long-term planning, this trend reflects an urgent

The conversation around adult guardianship is back in the headlines as reports indicate that Wendy Williams’ long-running conservatorship may be terminated before the end of 2025. Her attorney recently stated that Williams no longer meets the medical criteria that once justified court intervention, positioning her case as a major moment in the ongoing national conversation

The country is ending the year with mounting concern over the stability of its long-term care foundation. As major news outlets report, the elder care and home-health workforce is experiencing its most significant shortages in more than a decade. Funding pressures within Medicare and Medicaid, paired with shifting immigration policies that affect caregiver availability, are

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), enacted earlier in 2025, introduced sweeping changes to federal estate, gift, and generation-skipping transfer (GST) tax laws. While many individuals and families welcomed the high exemption thresholds and expanded planning options, estate-planning experts have been working through a set of unanswered questions. In fact, the American College of

As the year draws to a close, estate planners are seeing a marked increase in practical guidance focused on one key document: the power of attorney. Across the industry, many professionals are urging individuals to take a closer look at when their powers of attorney actually take effect and how institutions are now responding to

In November 2025, tax authorities issued Revenue Procedure 2025-31, which creates a new “safe harbor” for trusts holding digital assets. This development is especially important for investors using exchange-traded products (ETPs) that own cryptocurrency based on proof-of-stake networks. For the first time, certain trusts can legally “stake” digital assets without losing their status as grantor

A major shift in global asset law arrived this month, and anyone monitoring financial security, digital holdings, or long-term planning is paying attention. As this year closes, the UK’s Property (Digital Assets etc) Act 2025 officially came into force, creating a new legal category of personal property specifically for digital assets such as cryptocurrency and

A major development is unfolding in Louisiana as reports indicate a federal judge may soon lift long-standing oversight of New Orleans’ special education system. For families who rely on stable, legally enforced educational protections, this shift raises significant questions about what comes next. Many parents are now seeking guidance from a special needs planning lawyer

Across the United States, new laws are reshaping how estates are handled, how personal representatives are chosen, and what responsibilities fiduciaries must meet. In 2025, several states have taken bold steps to modernize probate, estate administration, and trust management — with Illinois offering one of the most notable examples. As families consider the future of