Why a Trust Is the Best Option for Avoiding Probate
As Ambrose Bierce once darkly observed, “Death is not the end. There remains the litigation over the estate.” Obviously, ideally, [...]
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12, 2016
The Pros and Cons of Probate
In estate planning circles, the word “probate” often comes with a starkly negative connotation. Indeed, for many people — especially [...]
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11, 2016
3 Reasons You Want to Avoid Probate
When you pass away, your family may need to visit a probate court in order to claim their inheritance. This [...]
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11, 2016
5 Tragic Mistakes People Make When Leaving Assets to Their Pets
A pet trust is an excellent way to make sure your beloved pet will receive proper care after you pass [...]
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11, 2016
Is a Financial Plan Enough? Why Experts Say You Need an Estate Plan, Too
If you want to leave a robust financial legacy for your family, a financial plan alone is like trying to [...]
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11, 2016
3 Famous Pet Trust Cases and the Lessons We Can Learn from Them
Not long ago, pet trusts were thought of as little more than eccentric things that famous people did for their [...]
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10, 2016
An Overview of the IRC Section 2704 Proposal
Section 2704 of the Internal Revenue Code (IRC) pertains to family-controlled corporations and partnerships, specifically dealing with gratuitous transfers between [...]
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10, 2016
Understanding the Irrevocable Life Insurance Trust
Life insurance can give great peace of mind to the insured by providing for their loved ones after their death. [...]
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10, 2016
Special Features of Special Needs Trusts
Parents wish to provide for their child with special needs after the parent passes away. However, many parents fear that [...]
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10, 2016
3 Tips for Overwhelmed Executors
While it is an honor to be named as an executor of a will or estate, it can also be [...]