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Phil Keenan November 19, 2020

What’s an “Atom Bomb” or “Contingent Remainder” Beneficiary?

When you’re deciding to whom to leave assets, most people choose their children or other descendants. However, you also need to decide on the “contingent remainder” beneficiary. In other words, who … [Read more...] about What’s an “Atom Bomb” or “Contingent Remainder” Beneficiary?

Filed Under: Estate Planning, legal education Tagged With: atom bomb, beneficiaries, contingent remainder, exploding turkey

Phil Keenan November 12, 2020

Fair Isn’t Always Equal and Vice Versa

When you’re deciding how your assets should be divided at death, sometimes dividing them equally is the appropriate choice. But, sometimes it’s not. Fair isn’t always equal or vice versa. Read on to … [Read more...] about Fair Isn’t Always Equal and Vice Versa

Filed Under: Estate Planning, legal education Tagged With: beneficiaries, children, unequal

Allison Gray March 12, 2020

Whom Do You Want to Get Your Assets?

Most of us have an idea whom we’d choose to receive our assets at our death.  But often we don’t contemplate what should happen if the people whom we’ve selected die before us.  Read on to learn more … [Read more...] about Whom Do You Want to Get Your Assets?

Filed Under: Estate Planning, legal education Tagged With: beneficiaries, Estate Planning, ultimate

Elizabeth D. Mitchell June 9, 2015

Common Reasons to do Estate Planning – Part 2

Not everyone needs a million dollars to have a reason to create an estate plan. Other reasons to make sure you have an estate plan in place include having children/grandchildren, a recent divorce, … [Read more...] about Common Reasons to do Estate Planning – Part 2

Filed Under: Charitable Organizations, Estate Planning, Probate, Trust Administration Tagged With: attorney, beneficiaries, colorado, common reasons to do estate planning, divorce, estate plan, estate planning attorney, inheritance, probate

Elizabeth D. Mitchell June 2, 2015

Common Reasons to do Estate Planning

Not everyone needs a million dollars to have a reason to create an estate plan. Other reasons to make sure you have an estate plan in place include having children/grandchildren, a recent divorce, … [Read more...] about Common Reasons to do Estate Planning

Filed Under: Charitable Organizations, Estate Planning, Probate, Trust Administration Tagged With: attorney, beneficiaries, blended families, estate plan, estate planning attorney, probate, reasons to do estate planning, special needs, trust, will

Elizabeth D. Mitchell April 9, 2015

Estate Planning in a Blended Family

Blended families can consist of an unending variety of relationship combinations. Stepparents, half-siblings, siblings, step siblings, adopted children…the list goes on. If you find yourself in a … [Read more...] about Estate Planning in a Blended Family

Filed Under: Estate Planning Tagged With: agents, assets, beneficiaries, blended families, estate plan, estate planning, estate planning attorney, estate planning in a blended family, Power of Attorney, trust, will

Elizabeth D. Mitchell February 16, 2015

Disinheriting a Family Member in Estate Planning

There are many reasons people may choose to disinherit a family member. If this choice is made, it is important that it is done properly. If not, the courts may end up awarding the disinherited person … [Read more...] about Disinheriting a Family Member in Estate Planning

Filed Under: Estate Planning Tagged With: Ambler Keenan Mitchell Johnson, assets, attorney, beneficiaries, disinherit, disinheriting, estate plan, estate planning, estate planning attorney

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Joint Tenancy Problems in Estate Planning

Sometimes people use Joint Tenancy as an easy, simple way to do Estate Planning. However, this can have serious, unexpected drawbacks. Read on to … [Read More...] about Joint Tenancy Problems in Estate Planning

Dynasty Trusts

What’s a “Dynasty Trust?” Such a trust is one that continues for the maximum term possible. There can be estate tax advantages to such a trust. Read … [Read More...] about Dynasty Trusts

Biden Administration Could Reduce Estate Tax Exclusion

Runoff Elections in Georgia resulted in a Senate controlled by Democrats. Could this impact your Estate Planning? It’s possible. Read on to learn … [Read More...] about Biden Administration Could Reduce Estate Tax Exclusion

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