An estate plan considers many important aspects. One of the many aspects to consider is the impact of taxes. This article examines some of the many ways consideration of taxes might impact an estate plan [Read More]
Dead Hand Control: How Much is Too Much?
This article examines trying to exert control over your beneficiaries after death. Often, clients try to dictate the exact manner in which funds are used. Usually, it is a better course to give the trustee discretion. [Read More]
Hartford Elder Law Lawyers Help You Get Ready to Retire
Hartford elder law attorneys provide you with invaluable help preparing for the future. One of the things that elder law attorneys can provide help with is preparing for retirement. Planning ahead to retire when you want to is important because you need to take steps to make sure you have the money to retire. You also need … [Read More]
6 Important Estate Planning Considerations – Part 4: Beneficiary Designations
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]
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