The average layperson may not fully understand just how much the legislative processes going on in Washington impact the field of estate planning. We’ve recently gone through crises of sorts regarding approving a budget for this year and raising the debt ceiling so that the federal government can meet its obligations. Some say that the … [Read More]
Grandchildren & Inheritance Planning
We are all aware of the fact that grandparents and grandchildren often share a very special relationship. When you are planning your estate, making provisions for your grandchildren may well be a priority. Of course you are going to want to do as much as possible for them, so the last thing that you would … [Read More]
A Look At The Special Needs Trust
There are many of us who have friends, relatives or colleagues who have some type of incapacitating mental, physical or developmental disability. In older times, the families of disabled people used to keep their circumstances a secret; the disability of a family member was a forbidden subject and was not discussed very openly. To make … [Read More]
Two Valuable Ways To Use Life Insurance
Life insurance is the quintessential income replacement vehicle, and it is a very important component to most estate plans. Making sure that you have adequate life insurance coverage is a way to protect family members that are relying on your income to maintain their standard of living. This is something for people of all ages … [Read More]
Estate Tax Exposure: Wild Fluctuations Possible
The majority of Americans would tell you that they’re not chomping at the bit to pay taxes, but they are cognizant of the needs that exist so they don’t mind carrying their share of the load. The problem people have is when they feel as though they are being taxed unfairly, and this sentiment is … [Read More]
Estate Planning & Your Social Network Accounts
Just about everyone is online at this point, and conducting business and socializing over the Internet has become a routine matter of course. Given this reality it is important to recognize the fact that you are going to have to make your estate administrator aware of your online accounts and leave instructions with regard to … [Read More]
Why Retain An Estate Planning Lawyer?
If you start to develop an interest in planning for the future and you are like most people you will probably start do some research on the Internet. When you do you will invariably come across websites making the claim that estate planning is something that you can easily do by yourself. They will sell … [Read More]
Preventative Actions Can Have Positive Financial Ramifications
There are some things that are out of your control when it comes to your financial health. It is possible that your income can fluctuate due to no fault of your own, and of course there are market factors that come into play. But at the same time, there are some things that are well … [Read More]
Why Keep Your Heirs Waiting?
When you pass away your loved ones will be forced to deal with the emotional grief that will inevitably accompany your passing. Given the circumstances they certainly will be in no mood for hassles and red tape. Unfortunately, if you use a last will as your primary vehicle of asset transfer there may be some … [Read More]
Brit Cowell Embraces Cryonic Solution
When you are planning your estate you do indeed need to prepare your assets for eventual transfer to your loved ones after your death. And, you need to to do it without losing anything in the process, and this is something that is easier said than done in many cases. This is why it is … [Read More]
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