Assets not Covered by a Will
While a will is one of the most important estate planning documents you can have, there are things that a will won’t cover.
May 12, 2021
Per Stirpes Designations in a Will
Per stirpes in a will means that a deceased’s child’s share will pass to the deceased’s child’s children in equal shares, if any.
April 22, 2021
Poor Estate Planning Decisions can be Costly
The press has made much of the handwritten will that Larry King executed in the months before he died and in which he purports to change his prior will executed in 2015, to leave his estate equally between his children.
April 15, 2021
Selling a Home after the Death of a Parent
My father passed away recently. How do we remove his name from the title to the home? Can we record a death certificate or have mom sign a new deed?
April 5, 2021
How the Probate Process Works
Although most assets in your estate may pass through the probate process, other assets may not. It often depends on the type of asset or how an asset is titled.
March 29, 2021
It is not Wise to Leave your IRA to your Estate
When an estate is named beneficiary of an IRA, what is the method of distributing it to one individual in the most tax-effective way?
March 25, 2021
Preparing to meet with an Estate Planning Attorney
While most initial meetings with an estate planning attorney will result in some questions you likely have never considered, there are many ways in which you can prepare for a thoughtful and productive estate planning conference that will result in a better understanding of your goals and more efficient use of time with your attorney.
March 22, 2021
Update Your Estate Plan If You Move to a New State
While legally you may not need all-new estate planning documents if you move to a different state, you should have your documents reviewed by a local attorney in your new home.
March 18, 2021
Maximize Your Social Security Benefits
All you have to do is type ‘maximize Social Security’ into Google or any other search engine and you will get hundreds, if not thousands, of hits.
March 11, 2021
Avoid Naming a Trust as Beneficiary of Your IRA
It’s generally a bad idea to name a trust as beneficiary of your IRA.
March 10, 2021