INSIGHTS

Updates and achievements regarding the firm and our partners, as well as observations and analysis on the laws and legislation affecting our community.

Probate: What is it? Why to Avoid it and How

Probate: What is it? Why to Avoid it and How

Often times when I meet with clients one of their primary goals of implementing an estate plan is to avoid the “death tax.” I will share with you the same two pieces of good news I share with those clients. First, we do not have a “death tax” in the United States. It...

Peter M. Mott Explains Whether Couples Should Get a Prenup

Peter M. Mott Explains Whether Couples Should Get a Prenup

Peter M. Mott, a partner with the firm, was interviewed by U.S. News & World Report for a story on whether couples who are thinking of getting married should sign a prenuptial agreement. Mr. Mott said a prenuptial agreement helps protect the spouses’ assets,...

Joan Morgan McGivern Joins the Firm as Of Counsel

Joan Morgan McGivern Joins the Firm as Of Counsel

Twomey, Latham, Shea, Kelley, Dubin & Quartararo, LLP has announced that Joan Morgan McGivern has joined the firm as Of Counsel. Ms. McGivern concentrates her practice in real estate, zoning and land use, business and corporate law and civil litigation. Ms....

No Need to Fear a Federal Claw Back

No Need to Fear a Federal Claw Back

In December 2017 President Donald J. Trump signed into law the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the “TCJA”). Among other provisions, the TCJA doubled the federal estate and gift tax exemption amount from $5 million to $10 million, adjusted for inflation. For example, for 2020...

Firm Acquires Birtwhistle & Gibson, P.C.

Firm Acquires Birtwhistle & Gibson, P.C.

On January 1, 2020, the firm completed its acquisition of Birtwhistle & Gibson, P.C., a 40-year-old law firm based in Bridgehampton. The acquisition allows Birtwhistle & Gibson’s clients to continue to be served by Twomey Latham in many diverse practice areas,...

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