If you want your money to go to the people you choose and avoid unnecessary tax losses, consider how your assets are structured and which planning tools you implement. These factors can significantly affect how much of your estate is
If you own property and assets or have loved ones who depend on you to provide income or care, you should have an estate plan. However, some people hesitate to create one, fearing that taxes will eat up the lion’s
Trusts are used in estate planning to transfer assets to beneficiaries. Trusts have some advantages over wills, including skipping probate. That’s pretty basic. But it gets complicated when you try to figure out which type is right for you. Know
As many states continue to struggle with the current surge in COVID-19 cases, the “new normal” demands continued social distancing in many areas of life. What does this mean for estate planning? Clearly, estate planning is as important today —
Precise language is critical in wills, trusts and other estate planning documents. A lack of clarity may be an invitation to litigation. An example of this is the dispute that arose after Tom Petty’s death between his widow and his