What Is the Purpose of a Guardian?
A frequent concern for those with aging loved ones is the future need for guardianship. Unfortunately, the concept of guardianship can be confusing and overwhelming.
October 18, 2022
Community Property Trust is Potential Tool
Getting a step-up in basis when each spouse dies can be a big tax advantage. It has not been available to those who live in common-law states. However, it may now be–through a community property trust.
October 17, 2022
The Difference between Revocable and Irrevocable Trusts
A trust is an estate planning tool that you may consider using if you want to go beyond drafting a last will and testament.
October 13, 2022
A Life Estate can help Protect your Property
Chances are, your home is full to the brim with cherished memories of family and friends. But, as you get older, you may start wondering what exactly will happen to your home when you pass away. Fortunately, a life estate can take away the uncertainty of this thought by legally assigning an heir to receive your property without interference from court proceedings.
October 12, 2022
A Pet Trust will keep your Animals Safe
With the largest spike in mortality in the United States in a century, following the onset of the pandemic, providing for one’s pets after death has become a growing topic of conversation for many animal lovers across the country.
October 11, 2022
How to Manage Aging Parents Finances
Here are five ways to get started on this important issue of an aging parent’s finances.
October 5, 2022
How are a Living Will and Advance Directive Different?
Most people think of wills as written instructions for use after death. In contrast, living wills provide your instructions for continuing or halting life-sustaining healthcare while you’re alive.
October 4, 2022
IRAs can be used to make Charitable Bequests
There’s a tax-smart way to make bequests by using assets from individual retirement accounts at death.
October 3, 2022
The Estate of The Union Season 2 Episode 3 is out now!
The Estate of The Union Season 2, Episode 3 – Mis-Titled Assets Can Wreck Your Planning is out now! Almost everyone thinks that once they have
September 30, 2022
A Pot Trust can Provide Flexibility
A pot trust, also referred to as a discretionary, sprinkling or common pot trust, is a type of trust that can be used by families to pass on assets. With this type of trust, minor children serve as beneficiaries with a trustee that oversees the management of trust assets. The trustee has discretionary power to decide how the trust funds are used to pay for the care and needs of beneficiaries.
September 29, 2022