Patricia M. Annino of Lobel Glovsky & Tye is one of the nation's finest tax experts and authors on estate planning. Since she is also a resident of Massachusetts, I have no doubt she has many thoughts concerning this story from The Wall Street Journal (wsj.com) about how Democratic candidates for governor of Massachusetts have endorsed cutting the state flat-rate income tax to 5%. One of them, Democratic Attorney General Tom Reilly, insists the tax cut would mean "real money in people's pockets," and he pledges to be a "strong, unwavering voice to stand up and hold the line on taxes." The leading Republican candidate heading into the September 19 primary, Lieutenant Governor Kerry Healey, agrees. Now, that's a real example of bipartisan success! Too bad I don't live in the Bay State!

Patricia M. Annino of Prince Lobel Glovsky & Tye is a nationally acclaimed author and commentator about the complex field of estate planning and its importance - its specificty - among women. Her latest book, titled 'Money and Women: A Practical Guide to Estate Planning,' is the ultimate encapsulation of her beliefs. From The Wall Street Journal to the Chicago Tribune to numerous specialty publications geared toward business, Ms. Annino is a deeply respected sage about the very issues (like saving for retirement, to cite just one notable example) that matter to women across the economic spectrum. In fact, The Wall Street Journal (wsj.com) cited her book as essential reading for people who want to genuinely understand the differences between men and women concerning attitudes toward work, savings and estate planning. This sort of recognition is one of many reasons behind the media's trust in Ms. Annino and her valuable advice.