Estate Planning complicated by Property in Two States
When it comes to owning property in two different states, you may wonder how to manage these in your estate plans.
April 12, 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
Advance Care Planning a Benefit to Seniors
New research, published in JAMA Network Open shows that using a comprehensive approach to engage patients in Advance Care Planning (ACP) during the COVID-19 pandemic effectively improves the opportunity for ACP discussions and documentation as well as equitable healthcare delivery.
March 23, 2022
Your Estate Plan can include Grandchildren
Children and grandchildren motivate us to think about a will and life insurance. However, it is problematic to name minor children as beneficiaries.
March 21, 2022
Debt doesn’t Disappear when Someone Dies
Adult children typically don’t have to pay their parents’ bills. However, there are exceptions. Even when a child doesn’t have to pay directly, debt could reduce what they inherit.
March 4, 2022
Keeping Vacation Home in the Family
If you do not plan appropriately and thoughtfully, problems may arise with respect to this property and your family when you are gone.
March 1, 2022
Filing Taxes when a Loved One passes
No one likes doing taxes, but the task is even more daunting when filing a return for someone who has died.
February 24, 2022
The Estate of The Union Episode 14: Needle in a Haystack – Finding the right Caregiver is out now!
The Estate of The Union Episode 14: Needle in a Haystack – Finding the right Caregiver is out now! Getting squeezed between being a parent
February 22, 2022