Choosing the right Executor is Crucial
When you draft your will, you should name an executor.
June 16, 2022
What is the Best Way to Leave Money to Children?
Providing for future generations shouldn’t be (overly) taxing. To manage taxes as you pass down your assets, look into UTMAs, 529s, child IRAs and trusts.
June 13, 2022
Dying without a Will is costly
Amid the grief of losing a loved one, families are dealt additional burdens when the person did not leave behind a will or estate plan.
June 7, 2022
Leaving Property in Trust is Common
Homes are illiquid assets that produce no income and come with ongoing costs for upkeep. Those issues can cause some snags with your trust.
May 25, 2022
Inheriting a Home with a Mortgage
Dealing with the loss of a loved one is never easy. When inheritances, homes, estates and mortgages are involved, tensions can run high within a family. It is easy to get lost in the paperwork and terms.
May 17, 2022
Safeguard your Inheritance from Divorce
Your dad bequeathed you a generous sum of money on his passing. Those gifted and inherited assets, in many instances, will be considered ‘separate property,’ not marital property. That might mean that they might not be subject to division, if you divorce. However, perhaps you want to backstop that hoped for result to make the protection more likely to stick if your marriage doesn’t work out.
May 9, 2022
Planning for Special Needs Requires Care
Estate planning should always be customized to each individual creating a plan. This is particularly important when planning for beneficiaries with disabilities.
May 3, 2022
Succession Planning can Protect Family Legacy
While 88% of business owners believe their family will control their business in five years, statistics from Family Business Institute show that only 33% of businesses survive to transfer to the next generation, and only 10-15% continue to the third generation.
April 25, 2022
Several Ways to Avoid Probate
There are good reasons why people want their estates to avoid probate, and a lot of ways to do it.
April 19, 2022
Keeping the Vacation Home for Generations
These vacation homes may also comprise a significant portion of the family’s wealth. Therefore, it’s understandable that homeowners want to pass their properties and family traditions to future generations.
April 18, 2022