How Does Probate affect Real Estate Transactions?
Is it better to transfer the title of the home to us, or to leave it as it is given her age and go through probate?
Estate Law Blogs & News
Do I Really Need a Will?
There’s much to plan for in life — college, your wedding, your first child, life insurance — and with more than enough to keep you busy, it’s easy to forget about your will. After all, no one wants to sit around and dwell on their death, but it is perhaps one of the most important decisions you will make in your life.
Is Transferring a Home to Children a Good Idea?
Adding an adult child to your house deed, or giving them the home outright, might seem like a smart thing to do. It usually isn’t.
What Does Legacy Planning Mean?
To ensure a lasting legacy, you need to get your documents in order and have a clear plan for how your wealth will transfer, avoiding taxes and inheritor pitfalls along the way.
What Is Purpose of an Irrevocable Life Insurance Trust?
Death and taxes may be certainties of life, but how much tax your family pays upon your death is still within your control to a certain degree.
The Importance of a Will
There’s much to plan for in life—college, your wedding, your first child, life insurance—and with more than enough to keep you busy, it’s easy to forget about your will.
It Is Time to Get the Estate Plan Going
There’s nothing like a once-in-a-lifetime global pandemic to focus one’s thinking. This year has been one for the books.
What’s the Estate Tax Exemption for 2021?
The federal estate tax exemption is going up again for 2021.
Does My Business Need a Power of Attorney?
As a business person you may have seen the term “durable power of attorney” in several situations. Power of attorney is a strange term because it’s not immediately clear what powers an attorney for the business may have.
Make Sure Your Estate Plan Protects Digital Assets
Do you have accounts, records or information that are accessed using your mobile phone, through an internet connection, or by using a keyboard or through a touch-screen or tablet?
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