Sometimes people use Joint Tenancy as an easy, simple way to do Estate Planning. However, this can have serious, unexpected drawbacks. Read on to learn more. … [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 on to learn more. … [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 more. … [Read more...] about Biden Administration Could Reduce Estate Tax Exclusion
Estate Planning for Millennials
Why it's never too early to plan... The Millennial Generation accounts for those born from the year 1981 to 1996. This means that Millennials are now nearing the age of 40. For some, an estate … [Read more...] about Estate Planning for Millennials
Planning for California’s Proposition 19
Everyone had eyes on the election at the top of the ticket. But other races and state propositions may have had as much impact on people’s lives. California’s Proposition 19 is an example of this. It … [Read more...] about Planning for California’s Proposition 19
Preparing for the Unexpected…and the Eventual
The world is an unusual place. Things you’d never expect to happen sometimes actually do happen. There are natural disasters and unusual phenomenon. It’s important to prepare, not just for the … [Read more...] about Preparing for the Unexpected…and the Eventual
Chadwick Boseman Demonstrates the Importance of Planning
Chadwick Boseman played many heroic American roles and the superhero role of the Black Panther. His death at age 43 demonstrated how it’s important to have at least a basic estate plan in place even … [Read more...] about Chadwick Boseman Demonstrates the Importance of Planning
Academy’s Fall Summit Virtually Perfect
You want your estate planning to be handled by an attorney who stays current on the law. The American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys held its semi-annual conference providing education and … [Read more...] about Academy’s Fall Summit Virtually Perfect
Planning Is Important
Planning is important. End-of-year tax planning is one part of that planning. This year you should also consider whether you’ve had any payroll tax withholdings deferred. If your employer deferred … [Read more...] about Planning Is Important
Staying Current is Especially Important in the Pandemic
The President’s bout with COVID-19 demonstrates the importance of keeping planning current. A Health Care Power of Attorney appoints someone to make decisions for you if you’re not able to do so for … [Read more...] about Staying Current is Especially Important in the Pandemic