What If Estate Is Beneficiary of an IRA?
Usually when an estate planning attorney comes across an estate named as a beneficiary, all they can…
Did Naomi Judd Leave Her Children Out of Estate Plan?
The country icon, who died by suicide in April at age 76, appointed her husband Larry Strickland…
Does a Beneficiary have to Pay Taxes on 401(k)?
There are many complicated rules for inheriting assets in the form of retirement plans, workplace plans and…
The Risks of Creating Your Own Estate Plan
We call it the brother-in-law syndrome: your brother-in-law knows everything, even though he doesn’t. He tells anyone…
Are a Living Will and a Do Not Resuscitate Order the Same?
Many people wonder about the difference between a living will and a do not resuscitate order (DNR). Florida…
What Does a Funeral Cost These Days?
The median national funeral with a viewing and burial runs about $7,500, and the average funeral costs…
Do Young Adults Need a Will?
Everyone, age 18 and older, needs at least some basic estate planning documents. That’s true even if…
Can Trusts Help Create Wealth?
Trusts are the Swiss Army Knife of estate planning, perfect tools for specific directions on how your…
Do You Need a Power of Attorney?
Did you know estate planning attorneys recommend anyone over age 18 have a power of attorney? Without…
Why Is Valerie Bertinelli’s Ex Challenging Their Pre-Nup?
On Wednesday, Food Network host Valerie Bertinelli filed a 13-page petition to bifurcate her marital status from…