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Navigating the Labyrinth: Key Estate Planning Terms

September 26, 2023 by Diana O'Rourke, Estate Planning Attorney

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Dipping your toes into estate planning can feel like navigating a labyrinth of legal jargon. But understanding this language is crucial to ensuring that your wishes are fulfilled after your passing. Here's a handy glossary of some common estate planning terms to guide you on your journey. Estate Planning Let’s start at square one. Estate planning is the process of organizing the distribution and management of a person's estate during and after their lifetime, aiming to minimize taxes and other … [Read more...] about Navigating the Labyrinth: Key Estate Planning Terms

Filed Under: Estate Planning Tagged With: estate planning terms, Estate Tax, trust, will

Tackling Unique Estate Planning Challenges for Single Seniors

September 21, 2023 by Brian S. Karpe, Estate Planning Attorney

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Aging is a universal experience, but the considerations can differ significantly depending on one's personal circumstances. For single seniors – whether by choice, divorce, or the loss of a partner – estate planning comes with its own set of unique challenges and opportunities. If you find yourself in this demographic, here's what you should focus on when planning your estate. Focused Approach Being single in your later years can come with increased independence but also adds a layer of … [Read more...] about Tackling Unique Estate Planning Challenges for Single Seniors

Filed Under: Estate Planning Tagged With: estate planning for single seniors, Incapacity Planning, Wills and Trusts

The Last Note: Crafting a Comprehensive Letter of Final Instructions

September 19, 2023 by John McCann, Estate Planning Attorney

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Planning for the future, especially beyond one's lifetime, is a task that requires delicacy, detail, and depth. A key part of this process is creating a letter of final instructions. This letter serves as a guide for your loved ones after your passing, simplifying their tasks during a challenging time. In this blog, we will explore what this letter is, its purpose, and the critical elements it should contain. What Is It? A letter of final instructions is a document that outlines your wishes … [Read more...] about The Last Note: Crafting a Comprehensive Letter of Final Instructions

Filed Under: Estate Planning Tagged With: Estate Administration, legacy planing, letter of final instructions

Exploring the Tax Benefits of Charitable Trusts

September 14, 2023 by Jeffrey A. Nirenstein, Estate Planning Attorney

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Charitable trusts are powerful estate planning tools to help you achieve philanthropic goals while reaping significant tax benefits. Charitable remainder trusts (CRTs) and charitable lead trusts (CLTs) sit at the heart of these strategies. This blog delves into charitable trusts and highlights the tax benefits they offer. Charitable Remainder Trusts A CRT is a type of irrevocable trust that provides an income stream for the donor or other beneficiaries with the remainder of the trust assets … [Read more...] about Exploring the Tax Benefits of Charitable Trusts

Filed Under: Estate Planning Tagged With: charitable lead trust, charitable remainder trust, estate tax efficiency

Take Precautions to Protect Your Legacy

September 12, 2023 by Barry D. Horowitz, Estate Planning Attorney

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A lot of people look at estate planning as the act of leaving instructions with regard to how your assets will be distributed after you are gone. They think that this is the long and short of it, but there is another facet to take into consideration. This is a blunt way of putting it, but your estate plan won’t matter very much if there is little to nothing to pass along. With this in mind, you should consider certain threats to your legacy, and it starts with long-term care costs. Medicare … [Read more...] about Take Precautions to Protect Your Legacy

Filed Under: Elder Law Tagged With: Medicaid Planning, Medicaid trusts, nursing home asset protection

Navigating Your Estate Plan: A Post-Divorce Guide for Women

September 7, 2023 by Diana O'Rourke, Estate Planning Attorney

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Divorce marks not only an emotional shift but also a change in your financial landscape. It requires you to take a fresh look at your estate planning strategy. Here are essential estate planning tips that every divorced woman should consider. Take Stock of Your Assets Having a clear picture of your assets is vital for efficient estate planning. Create an inventory of all your assets, including real estate, bank accounts, investments, and valuable personal property. Revisit Your Will After … [Read more...] about Navigating Your Estate Plan: A Post-Divorce Guide for Women

Filed Under: Estate Planning Tagged With: estate planning for divorced women, wills and trusts.incapacity planning

Legacy Planning: You Can Make a Real Difference

September 5, 2023 by Brian S. Karpe, Estate Planning Attorney

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When it comes to safeguarding your wealth and securing the future of your loved ones, the importance of planning cannot be overstated. However, beyond basic estate planning, there exists a more holistic approach – legacy planning. This blog post sheds light on legacy planning, how it differs from basic estate planning, and the reasons why you should consider it. What is Legacy Planning? Legacy planning encompasses more than just the financial assets you leave behind. It's about the impact … [Read more...] about Legacy Planning: You Can Make a Real Difference

Filed Under: Estate Planning Tagged With: ethical will, legacy planing, tax efficiency

The Gift of Education Can Be Part of Your Estate Plan

August 31, 2023 by John McCann, Estate Planning Attorney

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The gift of education can be part of your loved ones for the rest of their lives, and this is a worthy legacy. There is a tax-efficient way to accumulate the resources they will need, and we will explain it in this post. 529 College Savings Plans The commonly embraced solution is the 529 college savings plan. These plans have a basic structure that is similar to the Roth individual retirement account. You make contributions into the account after taxes have been paid on the income, and the … [Read more...] about The Gift of Education Can Be Part of Your Estate Plan

Filed Under: Estate Planning Tagged With: 529 college savings plans, estate taxes

The Ripple Effect of Dying Without a Will or Trust

August 29, 2023 by Jeffrey A. Nirenstein, Estate Planning Attorney

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No one likes to ponder their own mortality. However, this discomfort often leads to an overlooked yet essential task: estate planning. What happens if you die without a will or trust? The repercussions of dying intestate (without a will or trust) can be far-reaching. Here's a closer look at the potential consequences and why establishing a will or trust is crucial. The State Determines Your Estate's Fate In the absence of a will or trust, state intestacy laws decide how your assets are … [Read more...] about The Ripple Effect of Dying Without a Will or Trust

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Regular Reviews and Updates of Your Estate Plan Are Essential

August 24, 2023 by Barry D. Horowitz, Estate Planning Attorney

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A sound estate plan is an indispensable tool for securing your financial future. It provides a clear directive for asset distribution after your passing and ensures the protection of your wealth. However, an often-overlooked aspect is the need for routine estate plan reviews and updates. Why is this necessary, and what does it entail? Let's explore. Life Events The dynamic nature of life is the primary reason for regular estate plan updates. Life events such as marriage, divorce, the birth … [Read more...] about Regular Reviews and Updates of Your Estate Plan Are Essential

Filed Under: Estate Planning Tagged With: estate plan reviews, estate plan updates

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