
5 Reasons to Avoid Probate Court
Probate can tie up assets, create delays and drain estate value—many families benefit from planning around it.
Probate can tie up assets, create delays and drain estate value—many families benefit from planning around it.
The new omnibus budget bill sets the federal estate-tax exemption at $15 million for the next year and provides for the threshold to remain permanently high—but that does not take estate planning off your to-do list.
Wills don’t automatically become invalid when you move. However, state laws can affect how they’re interpreted or enforced.
Most people believe that once they’ve set up a will or living trust, their estate plan is complete. But here’s the truth: Legal documents alone don’t tell the full story.
It’s a mistake that’s shockingly common among affluent families. It doesn’t make headlines. However, it does trigger massive tax bills—and it’s costing heirs millions every year.
Grieving families left confused from coast to coast as assets freeze after loved ones die.
In a recent Trading Secrets podcast, fashion designer Rebecca Minkoff revealed that she has a special provision in her trust in case she divorces or dies before her husband, Gavin Bellour.
While it can be easy to assume that celebrities would have airtight estate plans, time and time again Hollywood stars have made costly decisions that could have been easily avoided.
Putting your home in a trust can protect your assets while you’re alive and make the ownership transfer easier after your death.
Inheriting a home comes with financial, legal, and emotional responsibilities—understanding your options can help you make informed decisions.