Many individuals mistakenly believe that they need a large estate before concerning themselves with taxes at their death. While the Federal government does not impose taxes until an estate exceeds the … [Read more...] about Understanding Tax Apportionment Clauses
Spring Summit 2022: Celebrating Friendship in the Lone Star State
The best Estate Planners stay current on the latest trends. The American Academy of Estate Planning held its semi-annual conference providing education and learning for and inspiring excellence in its … [Read more...] about Spring Summit 2022: Celebrating Friendship in the Lone Star State
Business Succession Planning May Be Easier than You Think
Many Estate Planning attorneys shy away from business succession planning, but if you approach it like you do any other asset, it’s not so scary! First, it’s important to understand that entities … [Read more...] about Business Succession Planning May Be Easier than You Think
What an In Terrorem Clause Can Do for You
Estate Planning practitioners field questions regarding disinheriting beneficiaries regularly. The second question often relates to what happens when that beneficiary or any other tries to have the … [Read more...] about What an In Terrorem Clause Can Do for You
The Toll of Serving as Fiduciary
Estate Planning attorneys balance competing interests when helping clients decide who they should name as personal representative and trustee. Some of the factors that a client needs to consider are … [Read more...] about The Toll of Serving as Fiduciary
The Power in Powers of Appointment
Estate Planning attorneys balance competing interests when creating estate plans. Uncertainty about the future concerning taxes and each beneficiary’s situation requires flexibility in an Estate Plan. … [Read more...] about The Power in Powers of Appointment
Just When You Thought You Understood the 10-Year Rule, Think Again
IRAs have become ubiquitous components of estate plans. The SECURE Act of 2019 altered the landscape for IRAs significantly by eliminating the stretch benefit for most designated beneficiaries and … [Read more...] about Just When You Thought You Understood the 10-Year Rule, Think Again
Let’s Talk about Trusts…and Taxation
Estate planning attorneys need to understand and explain taxation of trusts in order to properly advise clients. Individual clients need to understand the implications of the plan their attorney … [Read more...] about Let’s Talk about Trusts…and Taxation
What Estate of Marion Levine Means for Life Insurance
Life insurance has long been part of Estate Plans, whether used to ensure liquidity for the estate on the death of the insured, or simply as income replacement on the death of the insured. … [Read more...] about What Estate of Marion Levine Means for Life Insurance
What Everyone Should Know about the New FDIC Regulations
Although revocable trusts are the centerpiece for many estate plans, many clients are confused by what amount of their deposit accounts are insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Company. To make … [Read more...] about What Everyone Should Know about the New FDIC Regulations