Estate Planning is critical for Blended Families
Traditional, very simple estate planning may not be sufficient to accomplish estate planning goals in many blended family situations.
September 13, 2022
The Risks of Creating Your Own Estate Plan
Even Consumer Reports suggests working with an experienced estate planning attorney to make sure documents are correctly prepared.
September 7, 2022
Avoid naming Estate as an IRA Beneficiary
It may sound like it makes sense, and it might be easier than picking a person (or two) to name, however there are some serious downsides to naming your estate as the beneficiary for your IRA.
September 6, 2022
Key Documents Every College Kid Needs
A critical item is often missing from back-to-school college checklists — and it could be far more valuable than anything else your student takes to school this fall: signed legal documents.
August 31, 2022
Estate Planning should include Consideration of Income Tax
Avoidance of estate taxes is one consideration in estate planning.
August 23, 2022
Grounds for Contesting a Will
Wills often go through probate, which is the legal process for settling an estate. The rules are different for every state, so check with an attorney or your local county office to learn more.
August 18, 2022
Spendthrift Trust has Restrictions to protect Heirs
A spendthrift trust allows you to leave funds to a beneficiary without giving them full control over those funds.
July 27, 2022
Marital Trusts have multiple Benefits
If you’re married, you may be wondering what happens to your assets once you or your spouse passes. The answer to that question depends on various factors, including whether or not you have a marital trust.
July 25, 2022
How to Manage Investments when Someone Dies
What investment powers does a personal representative in a probate or a trustee in a trust administration have to manage the decedent’s assets?
July 13, 2022
Strategies to reduce Generation-Skipping Transfer Tax
Due to recent tax law changes, your family may be able to avoid adverse federal estate tax consequences when you leave assets to your adult children.
June 29, 2022