Carefully consider which Assets to place in Trust
A revocable living trust is a great tool to help your assets pass smoothly to your beneficiaries and it can significantly reduce the headaches of probate.
February 18, 2022
Understanding the Legal Terms in Estate Planning
For most people, entering the realm of estate planning can feel a bit like traveling as a tourist into another culture. Because the language itself is unfamiliar, asking a question can result in an answer that is equally confusing.
February 17, 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
How Do I Conduct an Estate Sale?
Preparing for an estate sale can be a difficult and emotionally challenging task.
February 9, 2022
Be sure Your Will is Valid
Without a valid will, a person’s estate passes to their surviving heirs under intestate succession (i.e., ‘succession without a will’).
February 1, 2022
Moving to a New State Impacts Estate Planning
However, if you are retired and no longer generating employment income, you should make sure you weigh the financial implications of any potential move.
January 31, 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
Estate Planning Documents Everyone Needs
This is a great time to get organized with estate planning—it will make things a lot easier for yourself and your loved ones.
January 18, 2022