by Christine | Nov 21, 2014 | Asset Protection, Conservatorships, Estate Planning, Estates, Inheritance, Living Trust, Probate, Reverse Mortgage Loan, Trusts, Wills |
In a decision issued September 30, 2013, the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia agreed with AARP and told HUD to find a way to shield surviving spouses from foreclosure and eviction. A recent Elder Law Answers article, titled "Feds Move...
by Christine | Nov 19, 2014 | Advanced Health Care Directive, Asset Protection, Conservatorships, Estate Planning, Estates, Inheritance, Living Trust, Power of Attorney, Probate, Trusts, Wills |
Wills, health care directives, lists of passwords to online accounts. By now, most people know they should prepare these items — even if they haven’t yet — and make them available to trusted family members before the unthinkable, yet inevitable, happens. While getting...
by Christine | Nov 17, 2014 | Art, Asset Protection, Assets, Estate Planning, Estates, Inheritance, Living Trust, Probate, Trusts, Wills |
Serious art collectors might roll over in their graves—or never marry—if they knew what feuds their purchases were destined to inspire. On the other hand, lots of friction can be avoided if lovers of art and their families acquaint themselves with a few legal and tax...
by Christine | Nov 12, 2014 | Asset Protection, Estate Planning, Estates, Individual Retirement Accounts (IRA), Inheritance, Living Trust, Probate, Trusts, Wills |
Making decisions about the disposition of your assets can be an emotionally fraught and time-consuming process. Take small steps and seek expert guidance to realize your plans for the financial care of your families. Who gets what when it comes to your estate? The...
by Christine | Nov 10, 2014 | Asset Protection, Assets, Blended Families, Estate Planning, Estates, Inheritance, Living Trust, Probate, Tax Planning, Trusts, Wills |
A tax battle is brewing over his $83 million estate, pitting Mr. Clancy’s wife against the adult children of his former marriage. His widow Alexandra Clancy is taking legal steps aimed at shifting all state and federal estate taxes—estimated in court...
by Christine | Nov 6, 2014 | Asset Protection, Estate Planning, Estates, Inheritance, Living Trust, Probate, Trusts, Wills |
They can be incredibly useful tools, and thanks to the publicity, more people may consider using them, but many people misunderstand how trusts work. Let's take a look at — and dispel — three common myths about them. Are trusts too much work? Are they...
