by Christine | Nov 20, 2015 | Estate Planning, Wills |
Through the use of technology, we will still be able to enjoy the brilliance of comedian and actor Robin Williams in a number of different formats, even though he has passed away. But it will be 25 years before his likeness is resurrected, in keeping with his own...
by Christine | Nov 19, 2015 | Estate Planning, Turnover |
Preventing an heir from knowing about the value of a trust, or even that a trust has been created for their benefit is often a desired goal, particularly when there are concerns about how the knowledge will affect the heirs. In some states, there is a way to...
by Christine | Nov 18, 2015 | Estate Planning |
It takes two steps to succeed at estate planning, and you need to know both! The first is knowing what the most common mistakes are. Equally important is knowing what to do to avoid them, or solve them when they occur. In many cases, knowledge is power. But in estate...
by Christine | Nov 17, 2015 | Estate Planning |
Many people think that not having children means that you don't need to have an estate plan. But in most cases, having an estate plan becomes even more important in the absence of children. Unless you wish to give your assets over to the state, you'll want an...
by Christine | Nov 16, 2015 | Estate Planning, Estate Tax |
The state estate tax is the one that most Americans must be aware of when working with an attorney on their estate plan, as most states estate taxes have far lower exemptions than the federal estate tax. What if your estate is worth less than $5 million, even when...
