Sometimes sibling rivalries extend to their inheritance. Siblings do not always get along. It is normal to bicker and argue while growing up. Most parents hope their children will grow out of such childish behavior and do their best to facilitate love and cooperation. According to a recent yahoo! article titled “Can a Sibling Take […]
A trust can be useful in various estate planning situations. More John F. Kennedy assassination-related documents were recently released to the public. This brings to mind the topics of death and wealth. Death often takes us and our loved ones by surprise. Before this happens it is important to have an estate plan in place. […]
Yes! A last will and testament and a revocable living trust are both effective estate planning tools. Estate planning does not look the same for everybody. The lives of singles look vastly different than those of married couples. It only makes sense their estate plans would also look different. According to a recent The News-Enterprise […]
Some people cannot avoid a will contest despite their best efforts. Estate battles of the rich and famous are often in the news. Small mistakes in ones estate planning can put thousands or millions of dollars in assets at risk. For example, John Lennon failed to name is first son in his last will. The […]
A co-trustee can be helpful in the administration of an estate. Revocable trusts can simplify the distribution of assets after death. Often trustmakers (aka grantors) make themselves the trustees of revocable trusts while they are alive. In addition to serving as trustees themselves, some individuals choose to appoint co-trustees. According to a recent The Street […]
Choosing agents requires careful consideration. Very considered consideration. Successful estate planning, including incapacity planning, does not rely on the validity of the signed documents alone. Although the preparation and execution of the documents is essential, the content is equally important. The right fiduciaries and agents must be clearly appointed. According to a recent Nasdaq article […]
“Upstream planning” is important with multi-generational wealth. Not all people have the same estate planning needs. Some people will use all of their retirement savings and have little to nothing to pass to their children. Others have significant wealth and would like these funds to pass from generation to generation. According to a recent Kiplinger […]
The estate and gift tax exemption is set to decrease in 2026. Estate taxes do not affect everyone. With a threshold of $12.06 million for individuals and $24.12 million for married couples, few American households need to plan for federal estate taxes at this time. But, whoa. This may be changing in the not-too-distant future. […]
Taking steps to create a successful estate plan will pay off. Many people enjoy knowing exactly what they need to do before taking the required steps to accomplish something. In many cases, it is comforting to know what is expected. Without clear directions, the fear of doing something wrong paralyzes them. I know I feel […]
Minor children are a vulnerable population. Children need trustworthy and caring adults in their lives. Even adolescents who just want to be independent rely on others for food, safety, shelter, love, and guidance. Often these "others" are the parents of the children, but not always. According to a recent The News-Enterprise article titled “Children need […]
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