Blended families bring more complexity to estate planning. Understatement. Many households in America are blended family households. This can be a result of divorce and remarriage. Other times blended families come after the death of a spouse and remarriage. According to a recent The News-Enterprise article titled “In blended families, estate planning can have unintended […]
Transfer on Death accounts and trusts can be useful for assets bypassing probate. Not all assets are treated the same in estate planning. Some assets are best distributed through probate via a last will and testament or outside of probate via a revocable living trust (RLT). Other assets pass through beneficiary designations or transfer on […]
RMDs are governed by the IRS. The process of levying and collecting taxes involves many people. The IRS is tasked with overseeing the proper payment of these taxes. According to a recent AARP article titled “How an IRS Rule Update Impacts Required Minimum Distributions,” the IRS also adjusts formulas used for required minimum distributions (RMDs) […]
A health savings account is a useful tool for medical expenses. Medical expenses are often quite costly. Although insurance can help, it does not often provide full coverage. You will be paying some of your expenses out of pocket. According to a recent The Street article titled “HSAs and Estate Planning,” utilizing a health savings […]
I wish all of you a most blessed, healthy, and prosperous 2022. On this end, I will endeavor to keep you up-to-date with “news you can use” regarding the world of estate planning and related matters. One thing is for sure: 2022 should be an interesting ride for us all on many fronts. Stay tuned. […]
Keeping your estate plan tidy will benefit your family. Most people do not enjoy cleaning their home. Despite this fact, it is less work to keep things tidy than to deep clean after an extended period of neglect. The same could be said of estate planning. According to a recent Chicago Business Journal article titled […]
Aging adults should have a health care power of attorney. It does not hurt to be prepared. Businesses and schools run fire and tornado drills so employees and students know what to do in case of an emergency. Although it can feel silly or inconvenient at the time, being prepared can save lives and lower […]
Passing a house to heirs can be complicated whether it is a vacation home or a primary residence. For many homeowners, their personal residence is one of their most significant assets. In addition to its monetary value, the family home or vacation home also holds memories. There may be a lot of laughter in the […]
A successor trustee is responsible for the management of a trust. Although many individuals designate themselves as the trustee when they create a revocable living trust (RLT), they may not be able to serve forever. While a RLT allows you to manage your own assets while alive, a RLT also provides directions for assets after […]
Creating an estate plan should be treated as a priority. What people value can be see in what they actually prioritize. Students can say their education is important to them but spend little time studying. Athletes who do not practice demonstrate they do not want to improve or win. According to a recent The Street […]
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