Many people believe that they’re not “rich enough” to have an estate plan, but this couldn’t be further from the truth. We believe that estate
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Boyfriend of Whitney Houston’s Daughter Getting into Estate Plan Trouble (Already)
Is there a target on Nick Gordon? He might well conclude that. The erstwhile boyfriend of Bobbi Kristina Brown will likely never see the 22-year-old
Defining Your Legacy
Baby boomers are more concerned with funding their retirements than leaving financial inheritances to their families and charities. While this may have been initially driven
No Estate Plan is a Plan Written by the State
Most summer plans do not include drafting a will and testament. Mowing a lawn choked with weeds and overgrown with grass is more likely to
Choosing the Right Trustee
Choosing the right trustee is vital to ensuring that your beneficiaries enjoy the legacy you intend to leave behind. Rick Friedman, senior vice president and
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
Estate Planning Options for High-Wealth Individuals
While the federal estate tax exclusion is currently larger than it has ever been at $5.43 million for individuals and $10.86 million for couples because
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
Four Important Dates to Consider When Reviewing Your Estate Plan
Whenever clients ask if they need to update their will or trust, the first question back to them is: “When was it created?” If they
Survey Says … “More Estate Planning!”
When Craig Evans Carnick accompanied his wife of 46 years to a medical procedure recently, he got a bit of a surprise when he asked
Is “Crummey Power” Really Good or Really Crumby?
There was one estate planner who had a stroke of marketing brilliance a long time ago. He or she decided that we should call death