Sometimes individuals look at those around them and feel amazed at how lucky other people are, but is it really... [Read more...]
Pet Planning Is An Important Estate Planning Consideration
People can often overlook smaller estate planning details. After all, taking an inventory of all your assets and readying... [Read more...]
Generation Skipping Trusts Can Reduce Tax Exposure
The estate tax is much-maligned in some quarters because of the fact that it is... [Read more...]
Fairness Of Estate Tax Questioned
The federal estate tax stands on shaky logical ground in the minds of many individuals.... [Read more...]
Payable On Death Accounts
There are complicated financial instruments that are used in estate planning and it is a good idea... [Read more...]
A Look At Social Security Eligibility
People who are planning for retirement are often going to pinpoint the date at which... [Read more...]
Veterans May Qualify For Living Assistance Benefit
Most people are aware of the fact that individuals who serve in the United States... [Read more...]
Is DIY Estate Planning Wise?
Many people enjoy engaging in do-it-yourself projects for a number of different reasons. Obviously you... [Read more...]
What to do when a Deceased Person Held Property in Joint Tenancy with a Fictitious Person?
Recently I had an attorney ask me about the following question. A decedent had died... [Read more...]
Estate Planning Is Relevant To Adults Of All Ages
At the present time the average life expectancy in the United States is between 78... [Read more...]
If Real Property is Held by a Deceased Spouse and his Parent, how does the Surviving Spouse get Title to the Home?
I was recently asked to address a situation where Husband died and the home was... [Read more...]
Tax-Free Gifts Can Provide Estate Tax Efficiency
Understanding the existing estate tax parameters at any given time is an important part of... [Read more...]
