Benefits of Creating a Life Estate
Once you create a life estate, property rights vest in your heir.
February 14, 2023
What Is a Tax Reimbursement Clause?
Tax reimbursement clauses are a common clause in many trusts. Why are they used? Why are they important for you to understand?
February 13, 2023
Naming a Secondary Beneficiary is critical
Naming secondary beneficiaries can help estate planners avoid the delay and costs of going through probate, as well as ensure that your wishes are carried out.
February 10, 2023
Ideas to improve Business Succession Planning
A frequent complaint by next-generation members is that the senior generation never fully lets go of business tasks.
February 9, 2023
Avoid leaving Co-op Ownership to Heirs
In most cases, a co-op board has enormous latitude to approve or deny the transfer of a unit’s shares and proprietary lease.
January 25, 2023
Which Bills are Paid by Estate and which by Beneficiaries?
If you’re set to inherit, you may be wondering what estate expenses are paid by the beneficiary. The answer can depend on what assets are passed on to you when a family member or loved one passes away.
January 24, 2023
Digital Assets need to be Included in Planning
At any given time, the average American maintains between 30 and 50 online accounts. These may be with banks, financial institutions, utility companies, email providers, social media outlets, commercial shopping or travel sites and accounts unique to technology, such as an account to purchase apps for a smartphone.
January 11, 2023
Preparing an Estate Inventory is Critical
One of the essential steps in the probate process is filing an inventory of all the assets that are part of the estate.
January 9, 2023
Avoid Leaving Residual Assets Behind
In simple terms, a residuary estate is any part of your estate that hasn’t been distributed to your heirs through a last will and testament.
January 4, 2023
Benefits and Drawbacks of Family Limited Partnerships
You don’t have to be ultra-wealthy for a family limited partnership to make sense.
January 3, 2023