Owning Foreign Real Estate 2025:What to Know (Part II)Picking up from Part I of this article, owning foreign real estate can feel like living the dream—but for U.S. citizens, owning foreign real estate also brings an extra layer of responsibility: reporting. Even if the property doesn’t earn income, it might still trigger IRS forms, tax...Read More
Owning Foreign Real Estate 2025:What to Know (Part I)Bringing home a souvenir from a favorite travel spot—a handcrafted bowl, a colorful scarf, or a fridge magnet—makes for great memories and simple purchases. But for some adventurers, a vacation just isn’t enough. They want to plant deeper roots—a beach house in Mexico, a vineyard in Italy,...Read More
July 2025 Margaret’s NotesSummer is now in full swing; kids are out of school regardless of whether you are on the East Coast or West Coast, and you may have already started some of your summer vacations. I am getting updates from clients in all sorts of interesting places and happy for them.To that end,...Read More
How to Find an Estate Planning Attorney in 2025 (And Be a Savvy Client) Part I How to find an Estate Planning attorney? We hear from prospective clients that it can seem overwhelming. We’re here to share some tips to help you navigate the process. Mistakes are completely avoidable with the right attorney...Read More
How to Find an Estate Attorney in 2025 When faced with legal challenges—especially during a time-sensitive or crisis situation—finding the right attorney can feel like navigating a maze without a map. For individuals seeking representation, it’s not just about hiring someone knowledgeable in the law, but also someone who understands the personal dynamics of...Read More
Why is Estate Planning Important? And why Father’s Day is a great time to reflect. June is our time to celebrate the fathers, grandfathers and father figures in our lives. It’s a time dedicated to raising awareness about health issues predominantly affecting men and encouraging the early detection and treatment of disease among men...Read More
Why Would You Need a Probate Attorney? Part II We’re back with part two of Why Would You Need A Probate Attorney? In the first blog we discussed the five steps to avoid needing a probate lawyer. In this second installment we will dive into the additional areas that are essential for ensuring your retirement...Read More
June 2025 Margaret’s Notes Aligning the Mission of Tritch Buonocore Law It is now 9 years since Tritch Buonocore Law was founded, and it seemed it was important to consider the Mission and Values of the firm earlier this year and ensure the firm was aligned with them. As the founder, you can forget that...Read More
Why Would You Need a Probate Attorney? If you’re one of the lucky adults looking forward to retirement, there are many key issues to examine to ensure you are prepared. Or as prepared as you can be. Why would you need a probate attorney? Let’s hope in this blog series we can help you avoid...Read More
Children and Estate Planning Graduation time is upon us, and you have a kid leaving the nest and turning 18! How did this happen? When your child turns 18, they’re legally considered an adult even though you may feel they have a lot more growing to do, but they will likely argue this point! Just...Read More