Estate Planning Resources, Written by Our Attorneys

Every article, newsletter, and glossary entry on this page was written by the attorneys at Schanker and Schanker — not sourced from a content service or adapted from generic templates. If you want to understand how estate planning works before you schedule a consultation, this is the right place to start.

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Ways to Learn Before You Call

Glossary of Estate Planning Terms

Estate planning carries a vocabulary of its own — revocable trusts, irrevocable life insurance trusts, portability elections, step-up in basis. Our glossary defines the terms you will encounter in plain English, so you can follow the conversation when it matters.

Newsletters

We have published newsletters and timely legal alerts for our clients for years, covering changes in estate and gift tax law, planning strategies, and developments in elder law. The archive is available here for clients and prospective clients alike.