Richard Fox Joins Unsworth & Barra, PLC

We are pleased to announce that Richard J. Fox has joined the law firm of Unsworth and Barra, PLC of Essex Junction, VT. Richard will work primarily in the ABX Title Department focusing on real estate. He will also concentrate on landlord/tenant law, civil litigation and construction law. Attorney Fox graduated from Rutgers College with a B.A. in English, History, and Political Science, and received his Juris Doctorate from the George Washington University Law School.

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  Unsworth Named as New England Super Lawyer

Stephen Unsworth, senior partner of the Law firm Unsworth & Barra PLC, in Essex Junction, was named as a New England Super Lawyer. The attorney's listed as Super Lawyers are considered to be the best in their profession. Law & Politics conducts extensive nomination and polling among New England attorneys to identify New England's top five percent of Super Lawyer's.

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  Unsworth Presents For Institute for Paralegal Education

ESSEX JUNCTION, VT – Stephen Unsworth, senior partner in the law firm Unsworth & Barra PLC, in Essex Junction, recently presented for the Institute of Paralegal Education’s seminar: “THE PROBATE PROCESS FROM START TO FINISH FOR PARALEGALS.”

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  American Academy Mentioned in Money Magazine!

Robert Armstrong, President of the American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys, was interviewed by Money Magazine senior writer Penelope Wang for her article " A Midlife Money Checkup" in the March 2008 Issue. The article was part of the Cover Story "A Boomer's Guide to Financial Freedom" that included multiple articles focusing on financial trends, aging well and other issues Baby Boomers are facing today. This is the third mention of the American Academy of Estate Planning by Money Magazine in the last seven issues.

The "Midlife Money Checkup" is a nine-step test that highlights questions Boomer's should be asking themselves at this point in their lives. Mr. Armstrong's expertise in estate planning was highlighted in question five, "Is your estate plan in order?" Make sure you don't have to ask yourself that question by meeting with a qualified attorney.

  American Academy Mentioned in Money Magazine

The September issue of Money Magazine has an article entitled,"20 Timeless Money Rules." Rule 17, Exiting Gracefully, is particularly significant because it emphasizes the importance of putting together your estate plan. The recommendation of Money Magazine is that you search for a member of the American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys: "To find a lawyer, ask friends and colleagues for recommendations or get referrals online at the website of the American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys (aaepa.com)." The American Academy is an exclusive membership organization for law firms dedicated to estate planning. We are proud of our Academy membership and pleased to be the only law firm in the state of Vermont accepted into this prestigious organization. For more information about why our membership is so important to your family, click here.

Attorney, Stephen Unsworth, Appointed to Board of Governors of the American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys

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Attorney Stephen Unsworth Presents at the SES Seminar "Managing Residential Property: Avoiding Tenant Disputes and Evictions"

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ESTATE PLANNING NEWS
 The Prime of Life
454 words. This article recites the tragic story of Heath Ledger and how he omitted his daughter from his Will.

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ESTATE PLANNING NEWS
 IRS Clamps Down on Wesley Snipes and Other Tax Protesters
444 words. This article highlights the recent trial of Wesley Snipes on criminal tax protester charges and transitions into a discussion of the fraudulent promotion of trusts, such as "pure trusts," "constitutional trusts" and "common law trusts" as a purported means of avoid income taxation. The article concludes by recommending that the consumer consult with a knowledgeable estate planning attorney for the preparation of their trust and estate plan.

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CLIENT NEWSLETTERS
 Your Estate Matters Newsletter, Vol. 13.1

Articles included in this issue:

• The Value of Your Treasures
• There’s Nobody Home
• What is Probate – and Should You Care About It?
• Home $weet Home
• What’s in a Legacy?
• Uninsured in America
• To Have or Not to Have?
• For Best Results Exercise Early

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EDUCATIONAL ALERTS
 Tax Court Issues Favorable Family Limited Partnership Ruling!
In a recent decision, the Tax Court sided with the taxpayer in a case involving a Family Limited Liability Company and a transfer near death.

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EDUCATIONAL FYIs
 Article on Family Caregivers
The Sunday, September 9, 2007 issue of Parade magazine contains an article by Gail Sheehy on family caregiving. It will recount some of her own experiences as a spousal caregiver to her husband.

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