Estate planning is a vital financial strategy that often takes a back seat in the lives of many families. When your primary asset is a family business, the complexities of estate planning can increase significantly. In this blog post, we will explore the unique challenges and considerations that individuals with a family business face when
Priscilla Presley’s fight to remain trustee of Lisa Marie Presley’s trust can teach anyone a few lessons on proper estate planning.
Knowing the tax rules can help you pass on more of your money to your loved ones while minimizing taxes.
As divorce and second marriages become increasingly common, more people find themselves raising children who are not biologically their own. Estate planning for blended families should address this unique situation.
A primary benefit of using TOD/POD designations is that assets held in the account will pass automatically to the beneficiary without having to go through probate.
Before making a decision on a beneficiary, it’s very important to check your state laws. Some states have different rules on who you can name as a beneficiary.
Many people think that estate planning and writing a will are the same. However, one is actually just part of the other.
A last will and testament is essential for every adult. It establishes one’s wishes for distributing their property, whether real or personal, after death.
Kirstie Alley enjoyed the fruits of her labor following a successful career in the limelight, leaving behind a $40 million fortune and massive real estate portfolio.
My mother told me many times over the years that she had a will, and I believed her. When she passed away, we discovered that her will was 40 years old—and completely useless.
