Protect Family Wealth from Third Generation Curse
Thorough communication with heirs about values and various elements of your estate plan could help younger generations better manage their inherited wealth.
April 10, 2024
Do You Pay Taxes on Wedding Gifts?
Even if you clearly don’t owe taxes, you may have to report gift amounts should you give more than $18,000 in 2024 to a specific individual.
April 9, 2024
Inheritance Trust allows Families to Protect Heirs
Learn from a teen’s loss of a $250K inheritance and discover how inheritance trusts can protect and guide your family’s future financial decisions.
April 4, 2024
Cognitive Decline is Overlooked in Estate Planning
We explore the critical importance of addressing cognitive decline in estate planning to safeguard assets and ensure intended inheritance.
April 3, 2024
Considering Medicaid Asset Protection Trusts?
Medicaid Asset Protection Trusts (MAPTs) are a strategic way to qualify for Medicaid benefits and to preserve your assets. This blog explores how MAPTs work and their benefits.
April 1, 2024
Risks of Adding a Child as a Life Insurance Beneficiary
Discover why adding your child as a life insurance beneficiary has inherent risks and explore how trusts and appointing a legal guardian can best ensure that your child’s future is secure.
March 27, 2024
The Complexities of Co-Owning a Vacation Home
Explore the benefits and challenges of co-owning a vacation home, and how an estate planning attorney can help prevent potential disputes.
March 26, 2024
IRS may End Irrevocable Trust Decanting
For years, practitioners have freely used irrevocable trust decantings as a means to make various changes to irrevocable trusts without concern of giving rise to gift tax consequences.
March 25, 2024
The Estate of The Union Season 3|Episode 3 is out now!
The Estate of The Union Season 3|Episode 3 is out now! Taxes come in all favors. Sales taxes, excise taxes, capital gains taxes, etc. We
March 21, 2024
When Gift Tax Return Should Be Filed
There are many people who know estate planning quite well but draw blanks when issues about gift tax returns are raised.
March 20, 2024