Dying Intestate can leave Family financially Crushed
If you die intestate, this means that you died without a valid will in place.
July 11, 2023
Review Beneficiary Designations after Life Changes
When was the last time you updated, or even thought about, the beneficiary designations listed on your retirement accounts, life insurance, or annuity contracts? If you don’t remember, it’s time for a review!
June 29, 2023
Estate Plans Require Preparation for Success
One major misconception is we simply can tell loved ones what we want to happen for the purposes of health or property distribution and family members can ensure that those wishes are followed.
June 13, 2023
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