How to Design an Estate Plan with a Blended Family?
There are several things that a blended family needs to consider when updating their estate plans, says The University...
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Why the Secure Act May Make Your Retirement Less Secure
Congress can't wait to get its hands on America's retirement account assets, says The Wall Street Journal in the article...
What Happens When You Inherit Real Estate?
The number one question on most people's minds when they inherit a real estate is whether they have to pay taxes on it. For...
Think of Estate Planning as Stewardship for the Future
Despite our love of planning, the one thing we often do not plan for is the one thing that we can be certain of. Our own...
Estate Planning: Get Your Ducks in a Row for Your Surviving Loved Ones
Families can get ripped apart permanently, because of problems with a close relative's estate. Many problems are avoidable,...
Review How Life Insurance Trusts Fit in with Estate Plans
Life insurance trusts have long been hailed as a smart way to provide financial protection for loved ones, while...
Nursing Home Care Costs and Your Estate Plan: Myth vs. Fact
Remember that the role of an elder law attorney is to be a client-centered advocate, which is a different assignment than...
What’s the Importance of Having a Financial Power of Attorney?
Imagine that tomorrow you suddenly become severely ill or incapacitated. Who would take care of your finances? How would...
What If My Beneficiary Isn’t Ready to Handle an Inheritance?
A recent Kiplinger article asks: "Is Your Beneficiary Ready to Receive Money?" In fact, not everyone will be mentally or...
Here’s Why a Basic Form Doesn’t Work for Estate Planning
However, some want you to believe that you need only purchase a form to have an effective estate plan. Using this form, you...