Name a Successor Executor to avoid Problems
When someone passes away, it’s up to their executor to handle the probate process. However, what happens if the executor of a will dies?
June 12, 2023
Who is Authorized to Amend a Trust?
The conditions for amending a trust, including who has the authority, is usually set out in the document.
June 7, 2023
Lack of Will can be Devastating for families
Dying intestate can have unintended consequences for pretty much every family type. However, it is especially painful if there are unmarried partners or stepchildren, who are left out under the law in almost every scenario.
June 6, 2023
Managing Debt after Death can be a Challenge for Heirs
First, debts in a person’s estate are payable from the decedent’s assets in the course of administering their probate estate or administering their living trust estate.
May 24, 2023
Tax Scams Involving Charitable Remainder Annuity Trusts
Part of the agency’s latest annual ‘Dirty Dozen’ scams, these potentially ‘abusive arrangements’ involve charitable remainder annuity trusts and monetized installment sales.
May 22, 2023
Blended Families face Unique Planning Decisions
There are many different configurations of blended families. However, they are generally made up of married couples who have children from previous marriages or relationships.
May 16, 2023
Avoid Unintended Consequences with your Planning
Although there is certainly no shortage of people with selfish or malevolent intent, a great number of estate plans that end in disaster are due to unintended consequences.
May 11, 2023
Protecting Assets with a Trust vs. LLC
To protect assets effectively, you have to store them in the right legal entity. However, that can depend on whether you’re looking to protect business assets, avoid estate taxes, or protect personal assets from legal liability while running a business.
May 10, 2023
How an Annuity Beneficiary Works
Who you choose as the annuity beneficiary may impact how the annuity income is taxed if you pass away.
May 9, 2023
Revocable Trusts Must Be Funded to be Effective
The primary benefits of revocable trusts only are available if a revocable trust is FUNDED during life. Unfortunately, experienced estate planning attorneys often have clients who delay the funding of their revocable trusts until it is too late and miss many of the benefits that these trusts provide.
May 3, 2023