Estate Planning can be a Powerful Part of a Financial Strategy
In the intricate world of personal finance, few concepts hold as much potential to safeguard and grow one’s wealth as strategic estate planning.
October 10, 2023
‘Pour-Over’ Will is vital to a Revocable Trust
For those who want to avoid the court-controlled process that takes place after a person’s death (known as ‘probate’)—using a Revocable Living Trust is typically the best way to do so.
October 9, 2023
Do You Need a Will or Trusts or Both?
A traditional will could be the simplest but not necessarily the best way to pass on your legacy.
October 5, 2023
Which Trust, Revocable or Irrevocable?
There are important differences between the two types of trusts, including the amount of control you’ll have over your assets.
September 27, 2023
Ways to use a No-Contest Clause in your Planning
No-contest clauses deter challenges to your estate plan. However, you might want to consider terms that allow for legit challenges related to undue influence.
September 25, 2023
The Safe way to Pass on Family Heirlooms
There are better—and often more creative—ways to plan and divide that can avoid family squabbles over cars, jewelry, furniture and household items.
August 30, 2023
Complexities of Determining Who is a Descendant
Wills and trusts, instead of designating a specific person to inherit, often name a group or class of people such as your ‘children,’ ‘issue’ or your ‘descendants.’
August 28, 2023
How an Intentionally Defective Grantor Trust Protects Wealth
Sometimes it might take an IDGT, or intentionally defective grantor trust, to preserve generational wealth. But how does that work?
August 23, 2023
When Life Insurance becomes Taxable
While life insurance is typically not taxable, there are some notable exceptions that could play a role and are important to consider regarding any life insurance policy and benefit.
August 22, 2023
Important to Evaluate your Planning before a Second Marriage
If you are getting remarried, you obviously want to celebrate. However, it is also important to focus on less exciting matters, like redoing your estate plan.
August 7, 2023