Anne Heche died tragically last month. Tragedy is a common theme in dramas. Many actors spend their careers portraying people caught in heartbreaking circumstances. Throughout her career, Ann Heche brought to life many characters navigating challenges and loss. According to a recent CNN article titled “Anne Heche's son petitions to assume control of her estate,” […]
A pot trust can be helpful for families with multiple children. Parenting is challenging. Navigating how to care for each child as an individual, while also supporting the family unit, is no small task. It can be hard to know what each child will need in the future and how choices today will impact them […]
Gifts can be a helpful way of reducing estate tax liability. Estate taxes can cost certain estates significantly. Because taxes can reduce inheritances to heirs, it is not surprising when people try to plan strategically to reduce these costs. Sometimes these give rise to cases and questions in Tax Court. Rut row. According to a […]
A living will is essential in a medical crisis. Families commonly have to make truly challenging decisions regarding health care of loved ones. Often these choices involve whether to provide life-sustaining treatments. The burden of this responsibility is heavy indeed. According to a recent Forbes article titled “How Does A Living Will Work?,” advanced planning for […]
It can be helpful to reduce the size of a probate estate. The probate courts exist to oversee the passing of property between people and their heirs. Like many legal systems, it can be slow. When time is money, the costs can certainly add up. According to a recent Indianapolis Business Journal article titled “Try […]
Estate planning has many purposes. Few people believe they have an estate. This would be true if they define an estate as having a mansion with land and servants. Think Downton Abbey. With this definition, very few would qualify. When it comes to estate planning, there is far broader definition of an estate. According to […]
Inherited IRA rules can complicate estate planning. Although some jobs still have pensions, this is increasingly more uncommon. In place of pensions, most people now have "defined-contribution" through individual IRAs or employer- sponsored retirement plans (think 401(k) or profit-sharing) plans. Several rules govern how these are taxed and what needs to be withdrawn during retirement. […]
Young adults should prioritize estate planning. Although your chances of dying increase as you get older, death can come at any age. As my maternal grandfather would say, "The old must die and the young may die." Most people do not enjoy thinking about their own mortality. I get that. Who does? Against this backdrop, […]
The unexpected death of a spouse is devastating. Many factors in life cannot be controlled. Some of these can lead to untimely deaths. Even those who make healthy decisions can become victims of tragic accidents, sudden illnesses, or unfortunate genetics. According to a recent New Haven Register article titled “Are you prepared if your spouse […]
The cost of long-term care is not going down. People are not all powerful. They cannot stop the steady march of time. Even making healthy decisions does not stop the aging process. As people get older, they require more assistance as their bodies begin to fail. According to a recent The Indiana Lawyer article titled […]
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