Estate planning allows you to decide how your assets should be distributed upon your death. In essence it allows control from the grave! And a
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Bank of Mom and Dad Keeps the Kids in Touch
Money isn’t everything, but it keeps the kids in touch. Though I say that jokingly, I do want you to take estate planning seriously. Most
A Word or Two about Guardianship
“Planning for death is a morbid thing to do,” admits Kelli Gardner, an estate attorney in Portsmouth. “People don’t like to deal with unpleasant things.”
Announcing Your Estate Planning Service Team!
Help is on the way! Let’s meet the team members who are there to help you to be a great fiduciary, or for you to
Which Is the Worst State to Die in (as Far as Estate Taxes)?
Fewer estates are subjected to the federal estate tax than ever before. The Brookings Institute estimates that only 1 in 700 taxpayers end up paying
Death Tax Gets Serious Consideration by Congress
The House voted last week to repeal the estate tax, a longtime priority of Republicans that also spurred Democratic charges that the GOP is in
Estate Planning Advice for Your Second (or Third) Marriage
If you’re anything like the typical person contemplating a second (or third) marriage, you are older, have children, have accumulated property, and have been enjoying
Twisted Sister Drummer’s Estate Planning Didn’t Rock
When Twisted Sister drummer AJ Pero died on March 20, it caught his fans and bandmates by surprise — and Pero’s own lack of estate
Marrying after 50
Coming together at 50-plus is different from getting married in your 20s, particularly when it comes to money. “You’ve had a lifetime of solidifying your
Baby Boomers Need to Remember Estate Planning with Their Retirement Planning
Many Baby Boomers are neglecting a key part of their retirement plans — creating an estate plan. And while death is not a pleasant thing
Common Senior Mistakes in Retirement Planning
While there is nothing that can guarantee that you will have sufficient money to cover all potential costs in retirement, there are certainly some common
Two Major Mistakes in Estate Planning
You’re probably well aware of the need to orient your investments toward retirement, but you might be less aware of the need for an estate