It can be tough to decipher all of the requirements and rules in estate planning documents, along with the probate process. If you can’t figure
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Gifting Can Be a Smart Estate Planning Tool
As CBS Boston explains in “Our Families: Giving It Away,” your federal estate tax exemption, or the amount you can give away tax free when
Reverse Mortgage Answers
A Reverse Mortgage is a special type of loan that allows a senior homeowner to convert part of their home’s equity into cash or income,
Great Info on GRATs
A GRAT is a trust that is typically created by a grantor who transfers assets, like stock or closely-held business interests, to the GRAT for
Saying “I Do” Again in Your Golden Years
A late-in-life remarriage can get extremely complicated, says New Hampshire Magazine in “Navigating Late-Life Remarriage.” This is especially true if you don’t know your legal
Are You Ready to Take Your RMDs (Required Minimum Distributions)?
Kiplinger’s recent article, “FAQs About Required Minimum Distributions for Retirement Accounts,” contains some practical advice to help you comply with IRS requirements. For example, if
Pennsylvania Woman Left with Nothing from Lover’s Estate
A Pennsylvania woman won’t get a dime from the estate of her long-time lover. That’s because he didn’t name her in his will, says the
A Sound Succession Plan is an Integral Component of a Complete Estate Plan
Many entrepreneurs have their noses to the grindstone and a laser focus on growing their companies. While they’re working hard at it, they can fail
Create an Estate Plan without the Potential for Family Fighting
It’s not uncommon for parents to be mediators between their children. But after they pass away, siblings can battle more frequently and more aggressively. The
Maurice Sendak’s Estate Wins Battle over Author’s Works
Author Maurice Sendak’s estate has won in a legal battle with the Rosenbach Museum and Library in Philadelphia. The museum was the repository of thousands
Can I Retire and Still Pay for My Kids’ College?
A recent CNBC article, “Saving for college and for retirement isn’t impossible,” says that parents can fund college tuition and retirement if they begin saving
Report on Billionaires Shows Next Gen Have Different Plans for Inheritance
A recent Billionaires Report by UBS and PwC shows that the unprecedented wealth creation that has occurred in the past 20 years is going to