How Charitable Giving can Benefit the Giver
With a charitable tax deduction, you can donate to a good cause and cut your tax bill at the same time.
December 21, 2022
Add Safeguards to Protect Heirs
Succession planning involves accounting for the worst-case scenario. Without accounting for these risks, your plan could fail, require expensive litigation or jeopardize the family farm.
December 20, 2022
Situations That Might Prompt a Post-Nup
While couples might sign a prenuptial agreement before they’re married and a “post-nup” after, it’s more than just the timing that differentiates these arrangements, experts say.
December 19, 2022
The Responsibilities of Being a Guardian
You might be surprised at how many questions arise surrounding financial issues, legal arrangements and lifestyle choices.
December 14, 2022
Unified Tax Credit is Central to Estate Planning
Gift taxes and estate taxes are only applied if your bequeathed assets exceed a certain dollar amount. Here’s a look at what the unified tax credit is, how it relates to gift or estate taxes and who this credit impacts.
December 13, 2022
SLAT is Increasingly Popular for Married Couples
A SLAT is an irrevocable trust set up while both spouses are still alive, in which one spouse is the designated beneficiary of the other spouse.
December 12, 2022
Steps to Ensure a Smooth Probate
The probate process can be expensive for some estates. Settling an estate through probate can cost you both time and money.
December 7, 2022
Protect the Family Business for the Next Generation
Failing to properly plan for disability, death, or the ultimate transition of a family business can lead to disastrous financial consequences for both the business and the family.
December 6, 2022
Guardianship is a Valuable tool to Protect Loved Ones
A guardianship is a court-ordered relationship that is created to protect a person who is incapable of handling their estate or personal affairs. Guardianship law varies by state.
December 5, 2022
Steps to Minimize Inheritance Battles
In early 2022, Bloomberg News reported that Americans can expect to inherit $72.6 trillion over the next quarter century—more than twice as much as a decade ago. With so much potential generational wealth on the line, there is always a risk that it will become the subject of a dispute.
December 1, 2022