We want to make our clients, contacts, and the community aware of a phishing scam currently circulating in which someone is fraudulently using the Fraser Law Firm, P.C. name, logo, and/or contact information to deceive people. If you’ve received an email, text message, phone call, or social media message claiming to be from our firm […]
When drafting a will or trust, one provision that often sparks discussion is the “no contest” clause—also known as an in terrorem clause. This clause is designed to discourage beneficiaries from challenging your estate plan by threatening to disinherit anyone who files a contest. In other words, if someone stands to inherit something under the […]
In my practice, I have had the privilege of working with many individuals involved in compassionate (also known as altruistic) surrogacy and donation arrangements. These types of arrangements are built on generosity, trust, and a shared desire to help create or expand a family—often without compensation beyond reimbursement of reasonable expenses. Whether it’s a surrogate […]
Planning a vacation without your children can be both exciting and nerve-wracking. Whether it’s a romantic getaway, business trip, or a much-needed break, leaving your kids in the care of a trusted relative, friend, or babysitter requires careful preparation—especially when it comes to documentation. The right paperwork ensures that your child’s temporary caregiver can act […]
Becoming a gestational surrogate is a selfless and life-changing decision. It involves emotional commitment, physical demands, and legal complexity. Amidst the excitement and preparation, one often-overlooked aspect is estate planning. But having an estate plan in place before signing a surrogacy contract is not just wise—it’s essential. Protecting Your Family and Loved Ones A gestational […]
As an estate planning attorney, I often find myself speaking about the critical importance of properly designating beneficiaries for retirement accounts. This step is one of the most effective ways to ensure that your hard-earned assets are passed on according to your wishes, and in the most tax-efficient manner. Unfortunately, improper or outdated beneficiary designations […]
Infertility is expensive. The costs associated with fertility treatments can be difficult for many families to face. A single in vitro fertilization (IVF) cycle can range from $11,500 to $18,000. Additional cycles can cost $7,000 or more. Given that it takes couples on average 2.7 cycles to become pregnant, a family can face more than […]
There’s a new and disturbing term percolating in our modern-day consciousness: fertility fraud. In its simplest and most common form, fertility fraud occurs when an IVF physician, also called a reproductive endocrinologist, implants eggs, sperm, or embryos into a woman which are from a source that the woman did not consent to, too often from […]