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6/19/2013
Careful Planning Needed In Determining Beneficiaries
People often have non-tax reasons to name a trust as beneficiary of a retirement plan. However, careful planning is required to assure that the beneficiaries of a trust qualify as "designated beneficiaries."
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5/8/2013
Nooney Named Distinguished Toledo Lawyer
James F. Nooney, a member of Eastman & Smith who practice in areas of business and professional liability, was honored with the Distinguished Toledo Lawyer award.
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4/16/2013
Beneficiary Designations: Per Capita v Per Stirpes
Many beneficiary designation forms for life insurance policies, annuities and retirement plans require multiple beneficiaries (typically children) to be listed by name.
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4/10/2013
Jamille G. Jamra
1917 - 2013
Jamille G. Jamra, an extremely talented and well respected lawyer and member of Eastman & Smith Ltd. for nearly 50 years, passed away on April 8, 2013.
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3/22/2013
WCEDC Holds Twentieth Annual Meeting
The Wood County Economic Development Commission held its twentieth annual meeting at the end of March.
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