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What is Estate Planning?
Estate Planning is the process of making legal arrangements for what happens to your money, property and personal matters if you become incapacitated or pass away. An estate plan typically includes a will, powers of attorney, healthcare directives, and, often a living trust. Together, these tools give you and your loves ones peace of mind and legal protection. A good estate plan also helps ensure that the tax burden and other government intrusions on you and your loved ones i
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Jun 232 min read


Recent USCIS Statement Appears to Lessen the Impact of the Policy Memo
Following the release of USCIS's recent policy memorandum regarding Adjustment of Status ("AOS"), several news agencies reported receiving additional clarification from a USCIS spokesperson, who stated: "While we work to operationalize this, people who present applications that provide an economic benefit or otherwise are in the national interest will likely be able to continue on their current path while others may be asked to apply abroad depending on individualized circums
lpark05
Jun 172 min read


Estate Planning for Your Life in the U.S.
Many professionals and families putting down roots in the U.S. assume that Estate Planning is something to worry about later in life - after retirement or once they've built significant wealth. In reality, if you own assets or have family here, now is the right time to put a place in place Unexpected Passing Without a Plan If you pass away without a will (known as dying intestate), state laws - not your personal wishes - determine how your assets are distributed. More impo
lpark05
May 302 min read


USCIS Issues New Guidance on Adjustment of Status (AOS)
On May 22, 2026, USCIS has recently issued updated guidance on Adjustment of Status (AOS) applications, emphasizing that AOS remains a discretionary benefit rather than an automatic entitlement, even where statutory eligibility is met. Under the new guidance, USCIS officers are applying a broader discretionary review, considering the totality of circumstances, including immigration history, maintenance of lawful status, employment background, and other positive and negative f
lpark05
May 301 min read
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