by Christine | May 20, 2014 | Estate Planning, Gift, Inheritance |
Ultimately, the decision about whether to leave your children money now or later depends entirely on your financial and family circumstances. Deciding whether or not to leave an inheritance is only part of the equation. When should you give it – now or later?...
by Christine | May 19, 2014 | Estate Planning, Inheritance, Wills |
Dividing money is easy. But who gets Mom’s tea set? When we hear about heirs fighting over an inheritance, most of us think about money as being the main issue. But money isn't everything! How you split up priceless family artifacts and other physical goods can...
by Christine | May 16, 2014 | Charitable Giving, Philanthropy |
About 50 years ago, only 5% of the total assets of America's largest 50 foundations were held by spend-downs. In 2010, that number had risen to 24%, according to Bridgespan Group in Boston. Today's charitable foundations seem to be shifting from maintenance...
by Christine | May 15, 2014 | Estate Law, Trusts |
As with estate planning for humans, creating a pet trust is designed to give owners peace of mind. To ensure that pets will be cared for in accordance with an owner’s wishes, owners should be sure to definitively detail their pet’s standard of living and nutritional...
by Christine | May 14, 2014 | Charitable Giving, Estate Planning, Philanthropy |
Today, with smaller families and more women choosing not to have children, “the dynamic has changed pretty significantly for the generation of baby boomers. The option of doing something charitably significant with their estates is a change,” he said. The New York...
