What Needs to Happen after a Spouse Dies?
The list of things you need to do after someone dies can seem endless, especially during a time when you are also grieving.
Estate Law Blogs & News
What are Power of Attorney Options?
As part of your estate planning, don’t forget to consider a power of attorney.
How Can I Help with My Grandchild’s College Tuition?
Part of estate planning includes helping with the ever-escalating costs of education for children and grandchildren.
Do I Need More Than a Will?
A will is just one of several legal documents that help your loved ones know your end-of-life wishes.
How Do I Keep My Son-in-Law from Getting the Money I Give my Daughter
My daughter, my only child, recently married a nice man. However, he is not responsible with his finances. I don’t want my son-in-law to have any access to her money or through a divorce via equitable distribution.
Gifting Can Help Estate Plans and Heirs Reach Goals
Despite many attempts at repeal over the years, the modern U.S. Estate Tax has been in place since September 8, 1916. Each U.S. citizen and resident alien is entitled to a lifetime exemption from the federal Gift/Estate Tax called the Applicable Exclusion Amount.
Trusts: The Swiss Army Knife of Estate Planning
We may think of a spoiled heiress to a large fortune, whose parents were savvy enough to prevent her from having full access to her funds. On the other hand, we could imagine a loved one with special needs, whose needs will be provided for with trust-protected money.
You Need More than a Will for Estate Planning
Regardless of the pandemic, experts say it’s important to plan for when you’re not here—that is, give thought to what would happen to your bank accounts, your home and your belongings, as well as, perhaps, your dependents.
State Laws Have an Impact on Your Estate
I am a resident of Florida. I would like to leave my condo in Florida to my friend’s daughter, who I consider my stepdaughter, after my death. She is a resident of New Jersey and they would use the condo as a vacation home. Will she be considered my daughter for tax purposes, and which state’s tax laws will count?
Estate Plan Basics You Need to Know
Estate planning can come in a variety of forms, from basic beneficiary designations when you open a bank or brokerage account to more complex and comprehensive plans.
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