Which Trust, Revocable or Irrevocable?
There are important differences between the two types of trusts, including the amount of control you’ll have over your assets.
September 27, 2023
Avoid a Tax Nightmare with your Trust
The moral of this tax tale is that you have to be careful about making sure you file the right tax form to get what you want.
September 11, 2023
The Estate of The Union Season 2|Episode 9 is out now!
The Estate of The Union Season 2|Episode 9 is out now! All good musicians eventually have a Greatest Hits album. We’ve got one too! We
August 29, 2023
When Life Insurance becomes Taxable
While life insurance is typically not taxable, there are some notable exceptions that could play a role and are important to consider regarding any life insurance policy and benefit.
August 22, 2023
Checklist Helps Put Affairs in Order
No one ever plans to be sick or disabled. However, planning for the future can make all the difference in an emergency and at the end-of-life. Being prepared and having important documents in a single place can give you peace of mind, help ensure that your wishes are honored and ease the burden on your loved ones.
August 15, 2023
Important to Evaluate your Planning before a Second Marriage
If you are getting remarried, you obviously want to celebrate. However, it is also important to focus on less exciting matters, like redoing your estate plan.
August 7, 2023
Costly Social Security Mistakes to Avoid
Whether you’re counting on Social Security to fund most of your retirement income or supplement it, you want to make sure you get all of the money you’re entitled to.
August 2, 2023
Deeding your House to your Child can Backfire
If a child you’ve added to your deed goes through a divorce, has tax issues, is sued by someone, or must declare bankruptcy, your house could be on the chopping block!
July 3, 2023
Lack of Will can be Devastating for families
Dying intestate can have unintended consequences for pretty much every family type. However, it is especially painful if there are unmarried partners or stepchildren, who are left out under the law in almost every scenario.
June 6, 2023
Managing Debt after Death can be a Challenge for Heirs
First, debts in a person’s estate are payable from the decedent’s assets in the course of administering their probate estate or administering their living trust estate.
May 24, 2023