Marrying again makes estate planning more involved. How do you provide for everyone you love? Should you provide for everyone you love? How do you
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The 411 on Trusts and Trustees
You don’t have to be a CEO or multimillionaire to benefit from a trust. If you have highly specific wishes on how and when you
Helping a Loved with Alzheimer’s Disease
It’s important to plan for the future. This is especially true for families who have a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of
New Details on the Estate Tax Change Discussion
The estate tax draws heated debate between advocates and opponents, with some referring to the levy as a “death tax,” while others argue that the
Two Documents that Can Help Convey Your Final Wishes
Several years ago, a man passed away and left everything to the stepmother of his children. The children were not nearly as concerned about the
Late NBA Owner’s Estate Owes Taxes, IRS Says
In a ginormous estate tax battle denouement, the Internal Revenue Service just won $388 million in a settlement with the estate of Detroit Pistons owner
Avoid These Big Estate Planning Mistakes
Good luck to your loved ones when you die, because you are going about your estate planning all wrong. According to a recent study from
IRS Eyes Estate Tax Changes for Wealthy
The IRS wants to sharply curtail a favorite tax benefit affecting family partnerships and LLCs. The U.S. Treasury Department is zeroing in on new regulation
Is Writing Your Own Will a Piece of Cake?
Maybe you have seen those will-in-a-box kits. Maybe you have even considered picking one up. Think twice about that. While you can draft a will
What Just Happened? You Need to Consider Estate Planning
With an estate plan, you can ensure that your loved ones are taken care of financially after your death. You can give your family peace
Ever Wonder How People Die?
Accidental gunfire claimed 348 lives from 2001-2010 in Alabama, and gunshots of undetermined intent killed 147 in Arizona. And while both resulted in far fewer
Estate Planning for Women
It’s vitally important for everyone to have a plan for their estate, but in the absence of a well-crafted plan, women can be affected more