Estate Planning for Living
September 2, 2022
Does a person need a Power of Attorney document if that person already has a Last Will and Testament (‘Will’)? It is a critical piece of the planning puzzle.
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How Should You Review Your Will?
May 5, 2022
Here are some important parts of your estate plan that should be reviewed.
What Happens If You Die with No Will?
April 14, 2022
It’s hard for a family to recuperate when the patriarchs and matriarchs have gone to glory, leaving a battle for who will carry the family’s leadership role and manage the family’s transition of wealth.
Do I Need an Attorney for Probate?
March 10, 2022
A competent elder law or estate attorney can keep the estate process on track, and knows of provisions like family allowances, benefits to prepaying inheritance tax, even where the tax return is not yet complete and a listing of itemized deductions.
Estate Planning During Divorce
December 8, 2021
At such an emotional time, more paperwork is probably the last thing you want on your to-do list. However, taking a few key steps is critical to your financial future.
Who knows “Where Your Money Is?”
December 2, 2021
Even those who have saved and invested well may not be sharing their financial information with a spouse or loved one. It’s time to do that now.
Should I agree to Be an Executor of an Estate?
September 22, 2021
Usually when asked to be the executor of a family member’s estate, the person feels honored and trusted. It’s a big responsibility, since the executor will be carrying out a person’s final wishes.
What are the Advantages of a Testamentary Trust?
August 18, 2021
This legal document can also be beneficial in many situations, such as if you want to leave an inheritance to someone but aren’t sure they will use the gift wisely.
Who Must Pay the Taxes of a Deceased Loved One?
May 19, 2021
When someone passes away, their tax headaches don’t die with them. In fact, those obligations can further complicate the lives of survivors: Federal estate taxes may be due and state inheritance taxes could also come into play.
46 Year Old Zappos CEO Died with No Will
January 5, 2021
If you pass away without a will, state law generally decides who gets your assets and, if you have children, who will care for them.
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