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
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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
Conservatorships and Guardianships: What’s the Difference?
Bobby Brown and Pat Houston will be co-guardians for Bobbi Kristina Brown. Their attorneys said in a statement Friday that Bobby Brown and the sister-in-law
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
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
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
Special Concerns for Unmarried Couples
For unmarried couples, making a will is paramount, especially if they are sharing a home owned by just one member of the couple. If the
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,
How Do I Use an IRA Trust?
There are many different types of effective trusts to accomplish specific things in retirement and estate planning. Unfortunately though, many people don’t ever consider the