James Brown left a mess with his estate plan. During his life, James Brown recorded numerous hit songs. These tunes included “A Man’s World,” “Pappas Got a Brand-New Bag,” and “I Feel Good.” While he struck audiences with flashy performances, his life was plagued with problems. According to a a recent Associated Press article titled […]
Making withdrawals from retirement accounts can backfire. Funding a retirement account when you are employed should be prioritized. By saving in your retirement accounts, you will have money to withdraw in retirement. These retirement savings become a significant source of income when your are in your golden years. According to a recent Smart Asset article […]
Beneficiary designations take precedence over a last will and testament. When people think of creating or reviewing an estate plan, they often focus on the last will and testament. Although this document is certainly important, a narrow focus on a last will can lead to problems. There are other important aspects of incapacity and estate […]
Surviving spouses are often left to navigate financial issues. Your spouse recently died. Your world has changed because that relationship cannot be replicated. Although it pales in comparison to the loss of your best friend, you also may have financial security. According to a recent Yahoo! Finance article “The Financial Effects of Losing a Spouse,” […]
Blended families may require more strategic estate planning. Many men and women in the United States get married, divorced or widowed, and remarried. As a result, families often consist of yours, mine, and ours children. While many families thrive with more members and more love, more people can also mean more complications. According to a […]
It is no small task to settle an estate plan? Your loved one recently died. You have not only lost your loved one. You are also at a loss for what to do next. All you feel capable of? Deeply missing your loved one. According to a recent Cleveland Jewish News article titled “Funeral arrangements, […]
Zsa Zsa Gabor completed successful funeral arrangements. Although many celebrities are from the United States, many are from different countries. Some choose to be buried in America. Others choose to be laid to rest in their home nations. According to a recent Wealth Advisor article titled “Zsa Zsa's Last Wishes Achieved With Budapest Burial,” surviving […]
Creating an effective estate plan requires intentionality. Many people do not prioritize estate planning. If you are taking steps to create a plan, you may think whatever you do will be sufficient. Nope. This mindset could set you and your loved ones up for trouble in the future. The good news? You will be dead […]
Changing circumstances may affect the usefulness of an ILIT. Do you remember when the federal estate tax limit was $600,000? I do. At this time, you may have set up a revocable living trust (RLT) and an irrevocable life insurance trust (ILIT) to provide for your family if you died. Because many years have passed […]
Adult dependents may require special care in estate planning. When you think of dependents, you likely consider your minor children. Minor children certainly need parents for support, shelter, and care. You may not think about your adult children. According to a recent Parents article titled “Wills and Trusts for Adult Dependents,” some adult children remain […]
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