Can Grandchildren Receive Inheritances?
Wanting to take care of the youngest and most vulnerable members of our families is a loving…
What Can I Do Instead of a Stretch IRA?
The idea of leaving a large inheritance to loved ones is a dream for some parents. However,…
How Do I Set Up an Estate Plan to Help Grandchild with Special Needs?
A person with a physical or cognitive disability may qualify for taxpayer-sponsored public benefits or privately funded…
When Should I Update My Estate Plan?
Estate planning documents, including wills, trusts, power of attorney and related documents, are designed to reflect life,…
Do I Need an Attorney for Probate?
Having an estate planning attorney manage the probate process can alleviate a great deal of stress for…
What Women Need to Know About Finances After Divorce
Kiplinger’s recent article entitled “What Women Should Know about Post-Divorce Tax Planning” says that managing the post-divorce tax implications involve…
Does Marriage have an Impact on a Will?
It is very difficult to challenge a marriage once it has occurred, since the capacity needed to…
Should Each Child Get Equal Inheritance?
Every estate planning attorney has conversations with their clients about how adult children should inherit. While most…
How Do I Stop Heirs from Foolishly Wasting Inheritance?
This is a problem solved by a trust—a “spendthrift” trust. With a spendthrift provision in a testamentary…
Here’s Why You Need an Estate Plan
It’s always the right time to do your estate planning, but it’s most critical when you have…