A Legal Battle Between Siblings
Unfortunately, due to hidden resentments, siblings still tend to end up in court suing each other and losing great chunks of their inheritance in the process all too frequently.
October 7, 2020
What Needs to Happen after a Spouse Dies?
The list of things you need to do after someone dies can seem endless, especially during a time when you are also grieving.
September 23, 2020
Keeping The Family Farm In The Family
Develop a successful transition plan that will provide for you, your heirs and your business.
September 10, 2020
What Is a Caregiver Agreement?
As family members age and require care, the burden of that care often falls on an adult child. For those that leave jobs to care for family members, it can become a financial hardship for the family.
September 9, 2020
Make the Most of Your Social Security Benefits
The more you know about Social Security, the more you’ll likely be able to get out of the program.
August 26, 2020
Better Plan than a Reverse Mortgage?
Using the equity in your residence is a method many people use to raise cash. There are several methods that a homeowner may use to tap into this income vein, but some may be better suited than others. One popular option—that often fills the airwaves with commercials—is the reverse mortgage. However, while popular, this may not be the best choice for many homeowners.
August 25, 2020
Take Advantage of Tax Laws Now
If you like the way the laws are today, you need to take advantage of them now, before they are changed tomorrow. In other words, use it or lose it.
August 21, 2020
Can I Disinherit Anyone I Want?
So, you’ve decided that a family member won’t be getting an inheritance, after all. Maybe you have an ungrateful or irresponsible family member you want to cut out of the will.
August 6, 2020
Creating a Family LLC for Estate Planning
Somewhere between a corporation and a partnership lies the limited liability company (LLC). This hybrid legal entity is beneficial not just for small-business owners but is also a powerful tool for estate planning.
July 21, 2020
Consider Planning Your Own Funeral
The death care industry — yep, it’s got its own industry moniker — is an estimated $20 billion business. Service Corporation International, a publicly traded company that operates 1,475 funeral homes and 483 cemeteries in 44 states, pulled in more than $3.2 billion in revenue in the past 12 months.
July 16, 2020