How Do I Set Up a Living Trust?
Setting up a living trust is largely the same, regardless of where you live in the U.S.
Can 529 College Savings Plans Be Used Now in Estate Planning?
Thanks to changes in the 2017 tax law, 529 college-savings plans are being used as estate planning tools and to pay for more education-related expenses than ever before, according to InvestmentNews.
What Does a Probate Attorney Really Do?
A probate lawyer can provide a variety of services to you, if you’re struggling to deal with matters related to your loved one’s estate.
Are You Considering the Impact of Your Estate Plan on your Heirs?
Unless you take your heirs' wishes, taxes and interests into consideration in your plans, you could be committing some serious unforced errors with your estate.
What Do I Tell My Children About Their Inheritances?
Parents' instincts to protect their children can cause them to hold back on some important truth-telling about the kind of inheritance they might expect, but that could be a big mistake.
How Does a Life Estate Work?
When you use a life estate, how does it work? What are the restrictions and who pays the property taxes and other expenses for the home?
Is Having a Will Really Such a Big Deal?
Your obligations to your family or loved ones do not stop, even if you have already passed on. If your family, especially your children, are still heavily dependent on you, you can still provide for them through proper estate planning, even if you are no longer present.
An Estate Attorney Can See How Law Changes Impact Your Estate Plan
If you haven’t looked at your will or estate plan lately, now is a good time to do so.
What Do I Need to Know About Revocable Living Trusts?
A trust can be a vital component in an estate plan.
Gifts During Lifetime Has Advantages
You probably give to others each year, such as for birthdays and Christmas gifts. Gifting can be done for other reasons, including during life or as bequests at death. The reasons for doing so could be to accomplish nontax or tax goals.