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
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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
Legacy Tips from the Experts
Few people get excited about doing estate planning, even though they might recognize the importance of leaving a legacy for their children and grandchildren. If
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
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
Two Uncomfortable Topics: Death and Debts
When a loved one dies, is it possible to inherit their debt? It's a serious question for heirs, and particularly for couples who hold debt
Retirement Planning Advice from the Great Plains
An important area for review at this time of year, associated with tax savings, is retirement planning. If one is a farm or ranch owner,
Estate Planning after a Divorce
If you're in the process of getting a divorce, money issues are likely to be a key point of discussion. Whether you're the spouse of
Just How Long Can My Trust Last?
Legislation allowing Mississippians to place their assets in a trust for up to 360 years passed the state House and is now pending before Gov.
A Few Mistakes That Can Be Made in Planning for Retirement
Retirement planning can be incredibly tricky for two reasons: First, there are a wide and varying number of factors that affect your retirement planning, and
Other than That, Mrs. Lincoln, How’s Your Estate Planning?
It might sound like a stretch to take personal finance lessons from a first lady who lived 150 years ago. But the financial aspects of
Estate Planning and Blended Families
An important issue in dealing with wealth transfer for blended families is how the assets flow to the surviving spouse and family members or after