Unfortunately, legal terms and financial terms can be confusing. The term “legacy” has a specific technical definition—a gift or bequest made under a last will
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Snowbirds Should Determine Where to Nest for Estate Planning Purposes
Being a snowbird, living six months in Michigan or Nebraska and six months in Florida or Arizona, can be a great life style in retirement.
Remember Estate Planning is More Than a Will
The (Beckley WV) Register-Herald’s recent article, “Important Medical and Financial Choices,” notes that along with a will, there are medical, financial, and other important decisions
How Will Trump’s Tax Reform Affect My Estate Planning?
The Trump administration has set out its framework for tax reform, which includes the goal of eliminating the estate and gift transfer tax. The Paradise
Snowbirds Should Determine Where to Nest for Estate Planning Purposes
Being a snowbird, living six months in Michigan or Nebraska and six months in Florida or Arizona, can be a great life style in retirement.
Consider a Roth IRA for Estate Planning
There’s considerable talk about potential tax reform in Washington. It is anyone’s guess what that will look like in the end. However, taxes must be
Watch Out for Fake Law Firms Offering Estate Planning Advice
A fake law firm going by the name of Walsh & Padilla has been offering estate planning services, the Houston Chronicle reports. In reality, the
Simple Estate Planning Tools
When we look at the steps taken in our investing lives, the basics are simple. As working investors in the initial stages, the priority is
Don’t Over-Think Your Estate Planning
The psychological issues in deciding how to leave your assets can be the hardest part of the process, says Wilmington Biz in the recent article,
Estate Planning with No Heirs
Some people have a somewhat unique estate planning challenge: they’re childless and not sure what should happen to the assets they leave behind or whom
Advice for Blended Families and Estate Planning
Did you know that about 1,300 new stepfamilies are created every day? That’s from the Stepfamily Foundation, and the Pew Research Center says 41% of
Avoid This Common Estate Planning Mistake
“Most people don’t want to be a burden on their family or children. One of the best things you can do to accomplish this goal,