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...
by Christine | Nov 5, 2014 | Advanced Health Care Directive, Asset Protection, Conservatorships, Estate Planning, Estates, Guardianships, Inheritance, Probate, Trusts, Wills |
So who needs estate planning? The answer is just about everyone. Although it is true that the planning that is required for a person with very limited wealth versus that of a person with great wealth, should not be as complex or costly, some degree of planning is...
by Christine | Nov 3, 2014 | Asset Protection, Assets, Estate Law, Estate Planning, Estates, Inheritance, Probate, Trusts, Wills |
Several recent celebrity estate issues in the news highlight how important it is to plan ahead and get professional advice when setting up your estate plans. When celebrities pass away, aspects of their estates hit the news almost immediately. These high-profile cases...
by Christine | Oct 31, 2014 | Annual Gift Exclusion, Asset Protection, Assets, Conservatorships, Death Tax, Durable Power of Attorney For Finances, Elder Law, Estate Planning, Estates, Gift Tax, Guardianships, High-Net-Worth, Individual Retirement Accounts (IRA), Inheritance, Inheritance Tax, Living Trust, Probate, Trusts, Wills |
Moving to New York to avoid state death taxes? “When your bordering state is telling you, ‘Come on over!’ the pitch is compelling,” McManus says. “If New York has a more welcoming tax scheme, then people will say, ‘Let’s call me a New York resident.’” McManus says...
by Christine | Oct 30, 2014 | Advanced Health Care Directive, Asset Protection, Estate Law, Estate Planning, Estate Tax, Estates, Inheritance, Tax Planning, Trusts, Wills |
The important point to keep in mind is that DIY estate planning provides forms and not legal advice. An attorney may provide you insights into your situation and prepare documents that are specifically tailored to your circumstances and needs, potentially saving your...
