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QDOT

How Can a QDOT Protect Non-Citizen Spouses?

POSTED ON: February 14, 2025 BY: Kyle Krull
A Qualified Domestic Trust (QDOT) allows spouses who are not citizens of the United States to inherit assets while minimizing the estate tax burden until after the surviving spouse dies.
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Contingent Beneficiary

How Can a Contingent Beneficiary Protect an Inheritance?

POSTED ON: February 11, 2025 BY: Kyle Krull
When a beneficiary dies before receiving their inheritance, the fate of assets may come into question. By naming a contingent beneficiary and understanding state laws, people can maintain greater control of who inherits instead of the deceased beneficiary.
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Grandparents

What are Common Gifting Mistakes Made by Grandparents?

POSTED ON: February 6, 2025 BY: Kyle Krull
Grandparents should not neglect their own financial security and estate planning goals when gifting to their grandchildren.
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New Year’s Resolution

Make Estate Planning a New Year’s Resolution for 2025

POSTED ON: February 4, 2025 BY: Kyle Krull
American adults without an estate plan should make estate planning a New Year’s resolution while those who do have a legal plan in place should prioritize reviewing their documents.
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Addiction

How to Structure Estate Planning to Protect a Child With Addiction

POSTED ON: January 28, 2025 BY: Kyle Krull
An experienced estate planning attorney can help parents implement various strategies to protect an inheritance for and from a child struggling with addiction.
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Missing assets

How to Locate Missing Assets as an Executor?

POSTED ON: January 23, 2025 BY: Kyle Krull
Tracking down missing assets is a necessary task for estate administrators when the deceased has left property undocumented.
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Letter of intent

How Can a Letter of Intent Support Estate Planning?

POSTED ON: January 21, 2025 BY: Kyle Krull
A letter of intent allows people to provide more information and clarity to support their loved ones and encourage the honoring of their wishes.
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Freelancers

What are Estate Planning Needs for Freelancers?

POSTED ON: January 16, 2025 BY: Kyle Krull
Freelancers and self-employed individuals require estate planning strategies tailored to their business and personal interests.
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IRA Beneficiary

Why Does Your Estate Make a Poor IRA Beneficiary?

POSTED ON: January 13, 2025 BY: Kyle Krull
Numerous challenges are triggered when you name your estate as your IRA beneficiary.
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Managing an estate

Managing an Estate for Parents After Their Deaths

POSTED ON: January 9, 2025 BY: Kyle Krull
It can be challenging to navigate managing an estate for deceased parents if you do not understand probate processes.
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