Wealthy people can have all sorts of different assets. However, the majority of assets held by wealthy people when they pass away fall into a
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Guardianship Abuse Is Rampant
Guardians are supposed to look after and protect the interests of their wards. Unfortunately, it has become all too common for guardians to take advantage
Affording Adoption with the Help of Tax Credits
November is National Adoption Awareness Month. If you’re considering adoption, you know that it will change your life in many ways. And you’ll need to
Plan to Talk Estate Planning Over the Holiday Meal
With Thanksgiving and the winter holidays coming up, there are at least two prime opportunities to get families all under one roof and talking. Estate
Review Your Old Trusts
Estate laws change regularly, which means that estate planning methods that were once a great idea are no longer advisable for many people. One example
Alternatives to Joint Tenancy
When two people own property in common, they often title it in joint tenancy. This is especially true for married couples. However, there might be
Important Victory for Salinger Heirs
A Tennessee court’s decision to transfer a lawsuit filed against the Salinger Literary Trust to New Hampshire could be a major victory for the heirs
2016 Estate and Gift Tax Exemptions
The Internal Revenue Service has announced that 2016 will bring an increase to the estate and lifetime gift tax exemptions. The exemption limits for the
Not Having Children Does Not Mean You Do Not Need an Estate Plan
If you do not have any children, you might not think that you need to bother with having an estate plan. However, having an estate
Paying the Estate Tax
One of the biggest headaches for executors of large estates is coming up with the cash to pay the estate tax. If the cash or
Keeping Trusts a Secret
Sometimes it might be beneficial for a trust beneficiary to not know the details of a trust or even know that the trust exists. Some
Tax Free Giving
While many people would prefer to wait until after death to give an inheritance to their heirs, others might prefer to give while they are
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