How Divorcing over Fifty effects Estate Planning
“Gray divorce” — the unfortunately named term for divorce after age 50 — is increasing among baby boomers.
May 23, 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
Addressing Financial Issues in a Remarriage
You may want to consider some financial issues before walking down the aisle again.
April 7, 2022
Trusts are Best for Gifting to Minors
In 2022, the annual exclusion for Federal Gift Taxes increased to $16,000 per person per year. Although there is near-universal acceptance of the importance of gifting, there are several issues you should consider before making any gifts.
April 6, 2022
A Second Marriage can complicate Estate Planning
Who’s going to inherit on the death of one of the re-marrieds? Will this be the surviving spouse? If so, where will those inherited monies go on the second-to-die’s death?
March 29, 2022
What are the Advantages of Modern Directed Trust?
Modern trusts can be drafted, and existing trusts can be modified, to provide flexibility allowing a family the ability to navigate an unknown future and preserve family legacies intergenerationally.
February 7, 2022
The Estate of The Union Episode 13: Collision Course – Family Law & Estate Planning
The Estate of The Union Episode 13: Collision Course – Family Law & Estate Planning is out now! There is a dangerous intersection at the
January 25, 2022
Evaluate your planning during Divorce
At such an emotional time, more paperwork is probably the last thing you want on your to-do list. However, taking a few key steps is critical to your financial future.
December 9, 2021
What a Will Can and Cannot Do
That last will and testament you have tucked away? It may not be the last word on what happens to your stuff after you are gone. Instead, that legal document’s directives for doling out your wealth may be overruled by other paperwork and relevant laws.
November 18, 2021
Update Estate Plan after Divorce
Major changes in your life—such as marriage, having a baby, moving out of state, or divorce—should prompt a revisit to your current will. It is important to revise your will at these times, in order to ensure that your estate planning is up to date.
November 17, 2021