Estranged children cannot be ignored in your estate plan. Families can be sources of great joy and great pain. Although many people want close and positive relationships with their loved ones, this is not always a reality. Children become estranged for a variety of reasons. According to a recent The News-Enterprise article titled “Estate planning […]
Terminating an ILIT may require the creation of additional documents. Some people with life insurance utilized an irrevocable life insurance trust (ILIT). The purpose for many was to decrease their taxable estate and provide "liquidity" to pay potential estate taxes to ransom an otherwise illiquid estate (think farm, ranch, or other family business operation). Perhaps […]
A testamentary trust can be beneficial for families with minor children. A last will and testament is used to distribute assets to heirs when you die. This can be a straightforward process for adult heirs. When minor children inherit, the distribution of assets can become a bit more complicated. According to a recent wtop news […]
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 […]
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 […]
A last will and testament protects against a variety of negative consequences. Preventative measures are important. Many people keep umbrellas in their cars in case it rains. Applying sunscreen is common to decrease the chances of developing skin cancer. Expectant mothers often pack hospital bags in advance so they are ready to "deliver" at anytime. […]
How you divide your estate plan impacts your loved ones. Parents who want to leave their assets to the next generation will have more decisions to make if they have more than one child. If you have one child, he or she can be a solo heir without triggering jealously. On the other hand, under […]
Successful estate planning does not just happen. The past year has been one filled with much loss. People have been let go from jobs. In fact, jobs have disappeared. The robust economy under President Trump has been crashed. Loved ones have died. According to a recent Accounting Web article titled “A Simple Guide to Estate […]
Estate planning can be a difficult subject to discuss with loved ones. You may be perfectly comfortable talking about death, incapacity, and estate planning. This does not mean your loved ones will feel the same way. Thinking about mortality can be uncomfortable for many. Taking stock of everything required when organizing an estate can feel […]
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