Ensure Your Heirs Have Access To Your Crypto Holdings
Without a clear plan, your cryptocurrency wallet and assets could become permanently inaccessible after your death.
July 9, 2025
Using a Disclaimer Trust to Transfer Land
A widow wonders if it’s too late to fix an estate plan that made no provisions for their one farming son and isn’t sure how to manage the farmland.
July 7, 2025
Avoid the Survivor’s Tax Penalty After the Death of a Spouse
Losing a spouse is emotionally devastating. However, many surviving partners also face an unexpected financial blow in the form of higher taxes.
June 30, 2025
What’s the Difference Between Estate and Trust Administration?
Though often confused, estate administration and trust administration involve distinct processes for managing and distributing assets after death, with different rules, responsibilities and timelines.
June 9, 2025
Beneficiary Designations Usually Take Precedence over Will
Many people assume a will controls all assets after death—but beneficiary designations often override it entirely.
June 2, 2025
Older Couples Should Consider Premarital Agreement
A premarital agreement offers older couples a thoughtful way to protect assets, clarify financial expectations and strengthen trust before saying ‘I do.’
May 29, 2025
Ways to Avoid Estate Disputes between Stepchildren
Blended families face a higher risk of estate conflicts—clear documents, open communication and thoughtful planning help protect relationships and prevent legal battles.
May 20, 2025
Steps to Avoid Inheritance Issues in Second Marriages
Blended families face unique estate planning risks—without clear documents and careful planning, inheritance conflicts between spouses and children are almost inevitable.
May 13, 2025
Issues Family Business Owners Should Plan for in 2025
As 2025 approaches, family business owners face new financial, legal and operational challenges that require proactive planning to ensure long-term success and smooth transitions.
April 29, 2025
The Estate of The Union Season 4|Episode 2 is out now!
The Estate of The Union Season 4|Episode 2 is out now! In this episode of the ESTATE OF THE UNION, Brad Wiewel is going to
April 10, 2025