Choosing an Executor can be a Difficult Decision
Have you found an executor (also known as a personal representative) to handle your affairs should you become incapacitated or die?
September 13, 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
Benefits and Drawbacks to a Funeral Trust
A funeral trust does have several benefits. Funeral and burial services can cost a lot of money but with a funeral trust, you can mitigate this problem in two ways.
September 7, 2023
Cancelling Irrevocable Trust can cause Tax nightmare
Before pulling the plug on an irrevocable trust, it’s important to consider several factors like the potential tax consequences and possible alternative solutions.
September 5, 2023
The Safe way to Pass on Family Heirlooms
There are better—and often more creative—ways to plan and divide that can avoid family squabbles over cars, jewelry, furniture and household items.
August 30, 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
Complexities of Determining Who is a Descendant
Wills and trusts, instead of designating a specific person to inherit, often name a group or class of people such as your ‘children,’ ‘issue’ or your ‘descendants.’
August 28, 2023
How an Intentionally Defective Grantor Trust Protects Wealth
Sometimes it might take an IDGT, or intentionally defective grantor trust, to preserve generational wealth. But how does that work?
August 23, 2023
Finding a Missing Heir can be Challenging
Locating missing heirs after the death of their benefactor can require detective work worthy of Sam Spade.
August 17, 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