Storing estate planning documents can be challenging. The location needs to be safe from natural disasters and secure. On the other hand, if the documents are too far out of sight, they will be out of mind, meaning they won’t be updated after marriages, divorces, deaths, and births. Blockchain provides a safe and secure way […]
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Jackie, a 70-year-old widow, has an $18 million estate. She owns a home valued at $3 million. She has two married daughters and 12 grandchildren. Jackie wants to reduce her estate taxes and pass her home to her daughters as joint owners. She would like to live in the home until she dies. Qualified personal […]
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Planning how you will pass your estate to your loved ones can be anxiety provoking. You may have a Last Will and Testament and know you want to establish a trust but feel overwhelmed by the options. A constantly changing global economy, shifting tax codes, and changes in your family structure, needs, and goals can […]
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A dynasty trust (also known as a perpetual trust) is an irrevocable trust that can span more than two generations. In fact, it can theoretically last forever or as long as the trust money and property remain. As an irrevocable trust, dynasty trusts offer tax minimization and asset protection. Because the rules of an irrevocable […]
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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 326,468 assisted reproduction technology (ART) cycles were performed at 449 clinics, resulting in 79,942 live-born infants in 2020. This is approximately 2% of all infants born in the United States. ART involves all fertility treatments in which eggs or embryos are handled. The main type of […]
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A spousal lifetime access trust (SLAT) is a trust created by one spouse (trustmaker spouse) for the benefit of the other (beneficiary spouse). This estate planning tool can be used to retain as much control over your property and assets as possible while not paying any more taxes than you have to. Spousal […]
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Choosing a guardian for your minor children is stressful for any parent. Not being around to usher your child safely into adulthood is an unthinkable option. Naming a guardian is one of the most important decisions you will make as a parent. What should you do if your first choice is not a U.S. citizen? While […]
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No one wants to believe their family member would contest their estate plan by alleging they weren’t competent to write it. This is more likely when you disinherit someone who ordinarily would have received money and property from you or if you have been diagnosed with a mental condition that is associated with deteriorating mental […]
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Before heading off to your next great adventure, take a few minutes to review this quick checklist and identify an important estate planning issue you may need to address. Do you have a basic estate plan? Have you met with your estate attorney to create an estate plan: a set of instructions that are memorialized […]
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Inheriting money or property brings mixed emotions. You may be experiencing a significant loss, but you are also receiving a gift. The question is: is it a gift that you want? Your inheritance may provide new opportunities that lead to a better life, but it can also present unintended logistical or financial difficulties that you […]
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