What the Executor Does
December 12, 2023
Dealing with death is never easy and overseeing the estate can be complicated. However, staying organized can help you manage things smoothly.
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What You Should Know about Inherited IRA
October 18, 2023
Navigating the often complex world of inherited individual retirement accounts (IRAs) can be daunting, especially in the wake of losing a loved one.
Prepare for Coming Estate Tax Changes
June 14, 2023
One of the most significant changes Americans will soon see is the sunsetting of tax laws under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) of 2017.
119 Heirs Share $11 Million Unclaimed Property
January 23, 2023
It turns out it’s not just in the movies that you can get a huge inheritance from that uncle you never knew about.
What Assets are in an Estate?
January 27, 2022
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.
Aretha Franklin’s Estate and the IRS
March 29, 2021
When Aretha Franklin died in 2018, a powerful creditor came calling: The Internal Revenue Service.
Unmarried Couple Estate Planning
February 24, 2021
An unmarried couple needs to create an appropriate estate plan. If they truly want inheritance rights, they need to execute testamentary documents, such as wills.
What Does an Estate Planning Lawyer Really Do?
January 15, 2020
Estate planning is a systematic process, which involves getting your personal and financial goals for the time you pass away or become mentally incapacitated. It is also known as a last will, and almost everyone does this planning for their family.
Advantages of Gifting Now
May 29, 2019
Why put off for tomorrow what you can do today? That adage might ring true for your family, as you try to figure out how to enjoy giving funds to your family today, while potentially saving your family money down the line.
What is the Best Way to Leave an Inheritance to a Grandchild?
April 17, 2019
While everyone from brand new parents to great grandparents can benefit from the advice of a competent estate planning lawyer, frequently the individuals making sure that their affairs are in order, are those in their golden years. They have a common concern: what about their grandbabies?
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