Is an Estate Plan Battle Looming?
December 21, 2022
If you own any property at all, you probably know about estate planning. You can decide what happens to your assets after you die, of course.
Should You Agree to Being a Guardian?
December 15, 2022
You might be surprised at how many questions arise surrounding financial issues, legal arrangements and lifestyle choices.
The Basics of Estate Planning
December 14, 2022
Estate planning might sound like something that’s just for wealthy people with huge beach houses and billions in the bank. However, the truth is that estate planning is something we all need to think about.
What Documents are Needed in an Emergency?
December 12, 2022
If you knock time and money off the excuse list, you can take care of some important estate-planning tasks.
What Is Wife of Chrysler Building Billionaire Owner Entitled to Under Prenup?
December 9, 2022
The estranged wife of the billionaire owner of New York’s Chrysler Building is entitled to more than 37 million pounds ($43 million) under the terms of prenuptial agreements, a judge in London said Monday.
How to Transfer Business to the Next Generation
December 8, 2022
Failing to properly plan for disability, death, or the ultimate transition of a family business can lead to disastrous financial consequences for both the business and the family.
Can I Protect My Elderly Parents?
November 29, 2022
As the American population of seniors continues to expand, the need for intentional estate planning becomes more urgent, especially for the children of aging parents.
Can You Prevent Family Fights over Inheritance?
November 28, 2022
In early 2022, Bloomberg News reported that Americans can expect to inherit $72.6 trillion over the next quarter century—more than twice as much as a decade ago. With so much potential generational wealth on the line, there is always a risk that it will become the subject of a dispute.
Could Your Estate Plan Be a Disaster?
November 22, 2022
We’re all looking to save taxes, court costs, legal fees and ‘make it simple’ for our heirs. A last will and testament is the cornerstone of all estate planning, maybe with a trust.
There are Ways to Transfer Home to Your Children
November 15, 2022
Transferring a home to adult children is not quite as easy as giving them the keys and letting them move in. No matter how you do it, the taxman wants his cut, whether through estate and gift taxes or those for property and income, both federal and state.