How to File Income Tax for a Decedent

February 22, 2022

No one likes doing taxes, but the task is even more daunting when filing a return for someone who has died.

Death of Prince’s Brother Impacts His Estate

October 5, 2021

John R. Nelson was Prince’s brother and oldest brother. He was born in 1944.

Should I agree to Be an Executor of an Estate?

September 22, 2021

Usually when asked to be the executor of a family member’s estate, the person feels honored and trusted. It’s a big responsibility, since the executor will be carrying out a person’s final wishes.

My Estate is Beneficiary of My IRA

March 30, 2021

When an estate is named beneficiary of an IRA, what is the method of distributing it to one individual in the most tax-effective way?

Searching for Lower Taxes? Check State Laws

October 1, 2020

Some states are great to live in, but not so great to die in.

Review Your Estate Plan in the Coronavirus Pandemic

June 25, 2020

Many people are taking this time at home during the COVID-19 crisis to update their estate plan. Here are six critical estate plan components you should focus on in light of the current pandemic.

What Does an Estate Planning Lawyer Really Do?

January 15, 2020

Estate planning is a systematic process, which involves getting your personal and financial goals for the time you pass away or become mentally incapacitated. It is also known as a last will, and almost everyone does this planning for their family.

What Do I Need to Know About Living Trusts?

July 9, 2019

A trust can be a vital component in an estate plan.

Income Taxes to file for a Deceased Person

April 24, 2019

Do I file 2018 tax returns for my father? He passed away in October 2018.

Should I Designate a Trust as a Beneficiary of My IRA?

March 28, 2019

The question becomes, should they name a trust rather than an individual as a beneficiary of the IRA?

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