What If Your Spouse Refuses Estate Planning?
Blended families are quite common in the U.S. A married couple may have a small child—but one…
Are Testamentary Trusts a Good Idea?
Not everyone wants to leave everything to their heirs without restrictions. Some want to protect money inherited…
Why Do I Need a Will?
Perhaps getting hit by a cement truck is too blunt for some, but unexpected things happen all…
Why You Need a Digital Asset Estate Plan
Ajemian died in a bicycle accident at age 43. With no will, his estate passed to a…
Why Is the VA Suspending Caregiver Assessments?
The VA’s action to suspend its caregiver assessments follows months of controversy over the Program of Comprehensive…
What’s the Latest with the Queen of Soul’s Estate?
Clearing the Queen of Soul’s tax debts could clear the way for her four sons to finally…
What Is the Purpose of a Marital Deduction Trust?
There are numerous benefits for beneficiaries of marital trusts, including asset allocation and tax benefits. An estate…
Can You Leave an IRA to a Beneficiary?
Conversations about death and legacies aren’t always easy. However, defining what matters most to a person is…
What are Alternatives to Guardianship?
Guardianships are drastic and very invasive. They strip individuals of their legal autonomy and establish the guardian…
What’s Involved with Being a Trustee?
There’s an old saying that the two best days in a boat owner’s life are the day…