Beneficiary designations can be a simple way to pass assets at death. While beneficiary designations avoid probate, they may introduce other problems. This article shows how a revocable trust can provide a more flexible way to achieve a client’s goals. [Read More]
Estate Planning is Too Important to Procrastinate
Only 44% of Americans have even a simple Will. We procrastinate for several reasons. Learn those reasons and how to push past them. Learn, briefly, why planning is important. [Read More]
6 Important Estate Planning Considerations – Part 5: Retirement Assets
Retirement assets may be a very large part of a person’s estate at death. It’s important to consider the income tax ramifications of naming a beneficiary, as well as protecting those assets for the beneficiaries. This article considers some of these issues. [Read More]
6 Important Estate Planning Considerations – Part 3: Your Kids
An estate plan considers not just to whom assets should go, but also how. Each beneficiary is unique and the estate plan should consider their unique situation. This article looks at a couple with three very different children and how they might leave the assets for them in three very different ways. [Read More]
Academy Event in Las Vegas Hit the Jackpot!
The Academy’s 25th Anniversary event in Las Vegas was incredible. This article discusses some of the presentations and the camaraderie at the event. The Academy inspires excellence in its members, this event showed why. [Read More]
Why Parents Need Help from Westport Estate Planning Lawyers
Westport estate planning lawyers at Nirenstein, Horowitz & Associates can provide invaluable help to people in all different life circumstances who want to make sure their families are provided for and cared for if tragedy should happen. Everyone should create a plan to provide for heirs or beneficiaries in an appropriate way in case of an untimely death. … [Read More]
Hartford Estate Planning Attorneys Provide Insight into Helping Your Family Cope with the Grief of Your Passing
Hartford estate planning attorneys provide assistance in making plans for what will happen after you pass away. Unfortunately, a death can be devastating for surviving loved ones who are left behind. You can take steps to ensure that your family is cared for and provided for in order to make life easier for your heirs or beneficiaries … [Read More]
Medicaid Planning Lawyers Offer Tips for Caregivers
Medicaid planning lawyers can provide invaluable help in preparing to ensure that essential care is covered. It is important to make plans for your own care so you will be able to protect your autonomy and assets as you get older. If you are a caregiver, it can also be very important to ensure you … [Read More]
Five Things Special Needs Planning Attorneys Wish Parents Knew
A special needs planning attorney provides help to parents in making certain that their children will be provided for if those children have disabilities. It is important to make detailed plans for what will happen to your disabled children after you pass away and Nirenstein, Horowitz & Associates can provide the assistance you need to put the … [Read More]
Here’s Why Your Heirs Would Prefer to Inherit Through a Living Trust
When you are determining how to leave money and property to your loved ones, you should strongly consider talking with living trust attorneys. A living trust attorney can provide you with help determining if creating a revocable living trust is the best choice for you to provide for your loved ones. Living trusts have many benefits, and … [Read More]
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