<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Avrum Aaron & Associates]]></title><description><![CDATA[My Site 2]]></description><link>https://www.avrumaaron.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 13:49:19 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.avrumaaron.com/he/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Why TOD/POD Designations Often Fail &#38; Why People Use Trusts Instead]]></title><description><![CDATA[TOD = Transfer of Death POD = Payable on Death Last week, I posted on the use of trusts to avoid U.S. probate. I received the following question on Facebook from Na Hauser: Do you need to go to probate and a will if you sign a TOD with the investment company? Great Question! Here are some reasons why a Trust works better than a TOD: 1) TODs Do Not Handle Incapacity A TOD only transfers property after death. If the owner becomes incapacitated, a 	TOD does nothing. The account may become...]]></description><link>https://www.avrumaaron.com/post/why-tod-pod-designations-often-fail-why-people-use-trusts-instead</link><guid isPermaLink="false">692eae666b38ed6c873e7d51</guid><category><![CDATA[Estate Planning]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 30 Nov 2025 22:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3b2e88_b7b7730d2c3245f89be452a60a1a0208~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>avrum49</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Painful Lesson: The Real Price of Ignoring US Estate Tax Planning]]></title><description><![CDATA[What happens if I don’t make a US Estate Tax plan? Good Question!  Let me tell you about a file that I am working on. An Israeli man, we’ll call him Boaz, died with $285,000 of real estate in Georgia. He lived in Israel and died about 5 years ago. His estate was probated in the Israeli courts. The lawyer for his heirs called me and asked me to work out freeing up the real estate assets for sale. No problem- first step is to get the US Estate tax return filed. The return is ready to file, and...]]></description><link>https://www.avrumaaron.com/post/a-painful-lesson-the-real-price-of-ignoring-us-estate-tax-planning</link><guid isPermaLink="false">691df9f4500fb078d1796683</guid><category><![CDATA[Estate Planning]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2025 17:15:28 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3b2e88_93705be6436745e3ba3971df46bb8678~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>avrum49</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What is a Healthcare Proxy? Do I Need One?]]></title><description><![CDATA[A health care proxy is a legal document that appoints an agent to make health care decisions in the event that the subject/signer of the document is incapable, physically or mentally, of making decisions. Another term, which means more or less the same thing, is a "springing" healthcare power of attorney. As long as the subject can make health care decisions, the document is of no legal importance. If the subject or patient can't make a decision, the agent appointed in the health care proxy...]]></description><link>https://www.avrumaaron.com/post/what-is-a-healthcare-proxy-do-i-need-one</link><guid isPermaLink="false">691ef1630acaec313273ffc2</guid><category><![CDATA[Healthcare Law]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2015 10:47:51 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3b2e88_3cda0983926443c69629601c8262692d~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>avrum49</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Efficient Breach]]></title><description><![CDATA[Here’s something that probably happens all the time. A longtime client called me the other day with this story: He found a used car that he really loved: a 2005 PT Cruiser Convertible in perfect condition with 17,000 miles on it. He agreed to buy the car on Thursday. The dealer signed the purchase agreement, but refused to take a deposit even though my client offered twice. On Monday, the dealer told him that they had sold the car to someone else. My client called me to explore these options....]]></description><link>https://www.avrumaaron.com/post/the-efficient-breach</link><guid isPermaLink="false">691ef2f4e76070b60dc66925</guid><category><![CDATA[General Law]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2015 21:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3b2e88_61321a0980234569acb99382f8de18ef~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>avrum49</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Can a Notary Notarize outside her State?]]></title><description><![CDATA[As a US lawyer who lives outside the US, I am often asked to notarize documents for US citizens. This should be pretty simple. After all, I am a New Jersey Notary by virtue of the fact that I am admitted to practice law in New Jersey. Since I can practice law while I am outside New Jersey, I should be able to notarize when I am outside New Jersey. Pretty simple- but not so fast. There are those who say that a notary can only notarize when he or she is physically located in his or her state....]]></description><link>https://www.avrumaaron.com/post/can-a-notary-notarize-outside-her-state</link><guid isPermaLink="false">691ef429ca8861c3626c1921</guid><category><![CDATA[General Law]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2015 21:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3b2e88_977dc4ec374649abb24444924f927201~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>avrum49</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[3 Advantages of Hiring a Lawyer on Contingency (and 1 Disadvantage)]]></title><description><![CDATA[I had a famous relative who used to say: “Never hire a lawyer not on a contingency”. Is that true? Let’s consider the positives and negatives of a contingency arrangement. To those who aren’t familiar, a contingency agreement with a lawyer is an arrangement in which the lawyer earns a percentage of a client’s recovery, rather than charging an hourly rate. This arrangement is ubiquitous in some areas of law, e.g., personal injury, but doesn’t lend itself to others, e.g., criminal law. Not to...]]></description><link>https://www.avrumaaron.com/post/3-advantages-of-hiring-a-lawyer-on-contingency-and-1-disadvantage</link><guid isPermaLink="false">691ef730f2f6111530567ab7</guid><category><![CDATA[General Law]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 10 Mar 2014 22:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3b2e88_a757d168fc3649d8a542f77e5d322a79~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>avrum49</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[3 Practices that should be Illegal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Did you ever have an experience and thought that the way you were treated should be against the law? I’m not referring to real crime, but a relatively common commercial activity where you felt you were taken advantage of. For example, two months ago, I decided I was paying too much for the water that is delivered to my office. I called the company and asked to cancel the delivery service. They offered me a 5% discount. I declined. They called me a few days later and offered me a 10% discount....]]></description><link>https://www.avrumaaron.com/post/3-practices-that-should-be-illegal</link><guid isPermaLink="false">691e1243500fb078d17998ca</guid><category><![CDATA[Contracts]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jan 2014 22:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3b2e88_c6732bba00c941faa8202fe6c3c7f0f8~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>avrum49</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[3 Tips for Startups Raising Capital]]></title><description><![CDATA[Last week, I wrote about mistakes that Startups make when raising capital. Now, I want to shift the focus to what Startups should do, not what they should avoid. These tips differ from most of the advice that I give in that they aren’t strictly legal advice.  But 25 years of being around Startups has taught me a thing or two. Raise Money Before You Need It This may seem wrong at first blush.  Raising Money takes a lot of energy and effort, and when you have Money, you tend to think that you’d...]]></description><link>https://www.avrumaaron.com/post/3-tips-for-startups-raising-capital</link><guid isPermaLink="false">691efb2a35662176f6986110</guid><category><![CDATA[Corporations]]></category><category><![CDATA[General Law]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jan 2014 22:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3b2e88_0db857fa3322428a94af2880220fe7f4~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>avrum49</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[3 Mistakes Startups Should Avoid in Early Funding]]></title><description><![CDATA[I represent a lot of startups. Over the last few months, I’ve seen three types of mistakes that they make in early funding rounds that they could easily avoid. Representing startups is a lot of fun. Entrepreneurs have a great energy about them- they want to get things done, and they are often blazing new trails. Their enthusiasm is contagious, but sometimes in their haste, they do things that a mature company would avoid. I’ve seen these mistakes when helping these companies raise money, but...]]></description><link>https://www.avrumaaron.com/post/3-mistakes-startups-should-avoid-in-early-funding</link><guid isPermaLink="false">691ef9dff2f6111530567f4e</guid><category><![CDATA[General Law]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jan 2014 22:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3b2e88_8cf426f0f1c94c08aee8b426bd623cad~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>avrum49</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[4 Common Misconceptions about Contracts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Many of my clients are sophisticated business people and professionals. Despite having many medical doctors and PhDs on my client roster, I still hear some legal theories that are flat-out wrong. I’ll examine some common ones that apply to contracts: A contract needs to be in writing. For most contracts, this is just plain wrong. There are limited exceptions- contracts governed by the Statute of Frauds- the most common example being the sale of real estate. Here is what we learn on the first...]]></description><link>https://www.avrumaaron.com/post/4-common-misconceptions-about-contracts</link><guid isPermaLink="false">691e1092500fb078d179951b</guid><category><![CDATA[Contracts]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 18 Jun 2013 21:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3b2e88_84e2d812a58044b39c509af7429e1316~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>avrum49</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[4 Factors to Consider When Deciding Where to Incorporate]]></title><description><![CDATA[In advising start-up companies, the question of where to incorporate arises from time to time. Here are a few things to consider when making that decision: Note:  When I say incorporate, I mean form a corporation or an LLC. Some lawyers would say that forming an LLC is not technically incorporating, but I'll leave that metaphysical distinction on the side, as it is immaterial to this (and maybe every other) discussion. Where you are located? This is the choice that will be the simplest for...]]></description><link>https://www.avrumaaron.com/post/4-factors-to-consider-when-deciding-where-to-incorporate</link><guid isPermaLink="false">691eed66f7c585f43e7a35c9</guid><category><![CDATA[Corporations]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 12 May 2013 21:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3b2e88_6bb865afc89142928d2c086df249946b~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>avrum49</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[5 Reasons You Need a Will (Even if You are Under 40)]]></title><description><![CDATA[A will is a curious thing. It’s practically meaningless for legal purposes while you are alive; when you die, it’s really the only thing that has any legal validity. To quote Benjamin Franklin, “In this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.” When you discuss Wills, you have to discuss dying. Not a cheery subject, but a necessary one. So, dear reader, let’s be frank, you are going to die; Hopefully, not for many years, but nonetheless, at some time. If this doesn’t...]]></description><link>https://www.avrumaaron.com/post/5-reasons-you-need-a-will-even-if-you-are-under-40</link><guid isPermaLink="false">691e0e26500fb078d1798fc2</guid><category><![CDATA[Estate Planning]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 28 Jan 2013 22:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3b2e88_7bca36ea1e514302963e395501f3f54c~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>avrum49</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>