No Inheritance Tax for King Charles III
British citizens must pay a standard 40% on any part of an estate valued at more than…
Do Hospice Patients Recover?
There are several dimensions to hospice care, and a recent article in Seasons titled “How common is it for hospice…
Who Inherits Queen Elizabeth II’s Fortune?
Queen Elizabeth II, the United Kingdom’s longest-serving monarch, aged 96, after reigning for 70 years. She died…
Why are Trusts a Good Idea?
Estate planning attorneys know trusts are the Swiss Army knife of estate planning. Whatever the challenge is…
Problems Created When No Will Is Available
Ask any estate planning attorney how much material they have for a book, or a movie based…
There are Less Restrictive Alternatives than Guardianship
The benefit of restrictive alternatives to guardianships is that they don’t require court approval or judicial oversight….
Why Do I Need an Estate Plan?
Yahoo News’ recent article entitled “Don’t fail to be ready for the day you’re dead” says that you need four…
What Is a QTIP Trust?
A Qualified Terminable Interest Property Trust, or QTIP, is a trust allowing the person who makes the…
Can You Gift Money on Your Deathbed?
A new case out of Tax Court centers on the question of when a “deathbed gift” is…
The Most Important Part of Estate Plan Is Planning for Living
Most people think of estate planning as planning for death. However, a well-titled article “Planning for death probably…