There is no doubt that estate planning can bring up some negative feelings. Some people don’t want to think about their eventual deaths or what will happen in their futures. It makes sense, but at the same time, having the right estate plan in place can help protect...
Estate Planning
When Do You Need To Update Your Estate Plan? Taxes And Other Considerations
Creating an estate plan is a crucial part of planning for your future. However, the initial process of creating one is not the only important aspect of estate planning. Many people do not realize that they need to review and update their estate plan periodically in...
If you receive an inheritance, you may need a new estate plan
Receiving a sizable inheritance is often the result of a loved one taking the effort to create a comprehensive estate plan to protect their assets and allocate them to others after they die. If you have received a significant amount of money or physical assets, like...
Early estate planning gives you many choices
As you plan for your estate and what will happen if you’re badly injured or pass away, something you have to consider is the financial implications of the situation. It’s important that you prepare for the potential taxation of the estate and set up beneficiary...
Have you planned to reduce the taxes your estate will pay?
Planning an estate is often something people have to do multiple times during their lives. The circumstances you had when you were a young professional may be very different from those when you're getting ready to retire. As you age, you will likely acquire more...
Don’t forget your digital assets when estate planning
As more of our life goes online, it is essential to consider what happens to your digital life when you die. Your estate plan needs to cover your digital assets, not just your physical assets. What does this mean? Digital assets are anything stored digitally. These...
How estate planning can reduce the negative impact of inheritance
The idea of being able to pass something on for the next generation is something people around the world strive for. However, for those with substantial assets, an inheritance could produce negative effects for the next generation. Children who grow up surrounded by...
Prepare your high-asset estate plan
Getting your estate plan in order is a big undertaking, especially when you have a higher net worth that encompasses a variety of assets. The higher the value of the estate, the more planning you may have to do. As of 2020, the exemption for having to pay federal...
Estate plan disagreements can last generations
Many people do not appreciate the full importance of estate planning offers. The consequences of having or not having plans in place can affect friends and family for generations. Without an iron-clad estate plan in place, a decedent will leave their loved ones with...
A breach of duty could lead to a civil claim
If you are dealing with the death of a loved one, it can be hard to deal with the problems that can arise with their estate. One of the major issues that you may be struggling with is finding out that a trustee breached their fiduciary duty. A trust that was set up...