Several Ways to Avoid Probate
There are good reasons why people want their estates to avoid probate, and a lot of ways to do it.
April 19, 2022
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
Charitable Trusts a Rewarding way to make an Impact
A charitable trust allows you to donate assets to a chosen tax-exempt charitable organization or nonprofit and comes with certain tax benefits to help you minimize what you might owe to the government.
March 16, 2022
How Executors manage Accounts after Death
Administration of a decedent’s estate may involve investment accounts (with stocks and bonds) held in the decedent’s name or trust.
February 16, 2022
Consider withdrawing more than RMD
Sometimes only taking the minimum IRA distribution can be a costly mistake. When deciding how much to withdraw this year, you need to consider the big picture. For some people, it makes sense to go big.
February 15, 2022
Is Your Home an Asset or Liability?
Could generations of traditional homeownership wisdom be wrong? Here’s what you need to know to determine whether your home is an investment that will pay off in retirement—or a liability.
January 27, 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
What Assets are in an Estate?
This is an important question to ask, because the answer could tell you whether you need to worry about estate taxes, beneficiary issues or probate concerns.
January 24, 2022
What a Will Can and Cannot Do
A will allows you to distribute your worldly goods, select a guardian for minor children and name an executor to carry out your wishes.
January 20, 2022