Reduce the Stress of Asset Transfers?
July 15, 2021
Estate planning is a cornerstone of any healthy financial plan, but it can be difficult to discuss.
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How Do Special Needs Trusts Work?
June 29, 2021
Trusts give parents of special-needs children additional options for extending care and financial assistance. However, you might need some expert help.
How Does a Will Contest Work?
June 16, 2021
The death of a loved one results in an emotional grief that, when combined with large sums of money on the line, can cause the beneficiaries of the will or trust or the heirs of the deceased to challenge the validity, interpretation, or administration of the will or trust.
Trusts Work for Regular Folks
April 14, 2021
When you hear the word trust fund, you might think of wealthy kids a big chunk of cash on their 25th birthday. However, trust funds aren’t just for the rich. They are flexible tools to protect your loved ones.
Britney Spears’ Conservatorship Battle Continues
March 15, 2021
The legal controversy surrounding Britney Spears is no secret. Her father has controlled her career and finances since 2008, a position she’s been fighting against for years.
Your Estate Planning Checklist for 2021
January 28, 2021
Early in 2021, you should communicate with your advisers and review several items about your 2020 planning, if that planning is to have any likelihood of succeeding.
Fixing an Estate Plan Mistake
February 25, 2020
Sometimes, despite best intentions and best efforts, an estate plan leaves unintended problems for heirs, trustees, and others to solve. For example, a trust may have become outdated because of changes in tax laws, the birth or death of family members, or special circumstances, like an heir’s disability.
Handling Inherited Investments?
February 20, 2020
Receiving an inheritance can be a double-edged sword. On the one hand, it’s overwhelming, thanks to the intense emotions associated with losing a loved one combined with the confusion about what to do with the newly acquired assets. On the other, an inheritance can re-invigorate your finances and create new opportunities for you and your family.
While Planning, Provide Care for Your Pet?
February 16, 2020
The best way to take precautions and ensure your pet will be well cared for is by doing some estate planning.
How Do Special Needs Trusts Work?
December 16, 2019
The most common question faced by special needs parents and caregivers is, ‘What will happen if I am not here?’
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