For most people, life insurance plays an integral role in their estate plan. The type and amount of life insurance that your purchase, however, will depend on several factors. The first step in deciding which type of life insurance you need and how it fits into your estate plan is to lean more about … [Read more...]
How Estate Planning Documents Help Prevent Elder Abuse
As loved ones and parents age, they become more vulnerable to fraudulent schemes. This article explores how a solid estate plan can help protect the elderly from becoming victims. Read on to learn more. … [Read more...]
Using Entities in Estate Planning
More and more families own property, assets, and businesses together. Using an entity to govern operations provides stability by allowing continued operation upon the death of an owner. When the governing agreement and estate planning documents of a deceased owner conflict, unintended, potentially … [Read more...]
The Evolution of our Unified Estate and Gift Tax System
Many individuals think that if their estate is below a certain amount that they need not be concerned with Estate Planning. As this article demonstrates, because the Estate Tax evolves constantly, it’s important to talk with a professional to create a plan to accomplish your … [Read more...]
Start 2022 the Right Way
The New Year gives us an opportunity to start fresh. If you don’t yet have an estate plan, now’s a great time to make an appointment with an Estate Planning attorney to talk about your goals and concerns. If you already have one, the New Year gives you an opportunity to review it to ensure that it … [Read more...]
The Intersection of Legacy Contacts and Estate Planning
As more and more individuals get comfortable in the digital world, Estate Planning has changed to address the collection and transfer of digital assets. The widespread use of a legacy contact allows owners of digital content to determine what will happen with it after they … [Read more...]
Double Your Gifting with Spousal Gift-Splitting
As you plan your strategy for 2022, it’s important to consider gifting, including spousal gifts. Your spouse could double your ability to make gifts of “annual exclusions” without being considered to have made a gift for estate tax purposes. Read on to learn more. … [Read more...]
Dealing with a Negative Review
Online reviews have become commonplace. It’s impossible to ignore the convenience of being able to post a review from your telephone or computer – but what happens when the review is negative? This article explores what, if anything, can be done in response to a negative review. Read on to learn … [Read more...]
Tax Planning for 2022
Planning is important for your income taxation during life as well as for any estate tax at death. Even though 2022 is just starting, it’s not too early to think about planning for whatever it may bring your way. Read on to learn more. … [Read more...]
The Sky Isn’t Falling
When we learned of the original provisions in the Build Back Better Act, many individuals panicked, rushing to complete Estate Planning or seeking to undo certain aspects of their estate plan. As the Build Back Better Act has evolved, many wondered if they should have waited before making … [Read more...]
