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Just How Long Can My Trust Last?

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.

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The Other Benefits of Charitable Giving

The Other Benefits of Charitable Giving

Lifetime gifts may carry considerable advantages over charitable bequests. "One interesting aspect of lifetime giving is that you get to see your donation in action,

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Mom Liked Me Best!

Mom Liked Me Best!

You have a sizable estate, and you have children who will someday inherit the assets of your estate. You are preparing the necessary documents to

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A Few Mistakes That Can Be Made in Planning for Retirement

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

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Why Estate Planning Is Important

Why Estate Planning Is Important

Do you want to be able to provide for your family after you are gone? If so, you should begin estate planning now so you

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Estate Planning Lessons from Your Friends on “Downton Abbey”

Estate Planning Lessons from Your Friends on “Downton Abbey”

This isn't a joke. The viewers of this high-end PBS costume drama, which takes place about a century ago, could very likely be your clients'

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Estate Planning for Digital Assets

Estate Planning for Digital Assets

What happens to your online accounts after you die? It’s an important question many people avoid. California Assembly member Ian Calderon recently introduced AB 691

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Securing Your Children’s Future

Securing Your Children’s Future

As a parent, you're always thinking about what's best for your children. But have you thought about what might happen if you're no longer around?

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Father’s Proper Military Burial an Ordeal for Soldier-Daughter

Father’s Proper Military Burial an Ordeal for Soldier-Daughter

A few years ago during a visit with her father, a Marine Corps veteran, in St. Louis, Army Sgt. 1st Class Yvette James asked about

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Key Documents Are Essential before Signs of Dementia

Key Documents Are Essential before Signs of Dementia

In the beginning stages of dementia, someone who handles the family finances forgetting to pay bills is just one common warning sign. The spouse doesn’t

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Be a Farmer like “Old McForbes” and “Mr. Green Jeans” Bon Jovi and Reap the Tax Benefits

Be a Farmer like “Old McForbes” and “Mr. Green Jeans” Bon Jovi and Reap the Tax Benefits

A gentleman farmer is a wealthy landowner who oversees a small farm purely for the pleasure of it—and, perhaps, for the pleasure of the tax

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Thought about Dying Lately?

Thought about Dying Lately?

Most of us don't. However, if a close friend suddenly passes away, this shocking and unexpected event might make you think about death and how

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