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Special Reports are written on topics that affect various aspects of estate planning and the laws that govern it.

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These reports are published by the American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys and cover a wide-variety of subjects relating to estate planning. Click on a report title to read more or to order a complimentary copy.

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Should You Trust Your Estate Plan?

Many people think of estate planning as a life event. You spend some time with your estate planning attorney and talk about your goals, plans,....

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15 Common Reasons To Do Estate Planning

Find out the most common reasons why it is important to do estate planning such as avoiding probate, protecting your assets and designating someone who....

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GRANDPARENTS’ GUIDE TO SECOND GENERATION PLANNING

The question of what will happen to your children without you or their own partner will be answered someday. In preparation for the unexpected and....

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Keeping Up With the Ever Changing Estate Tax

Why create an estate plan? As 2013 started, the estate planning world had a new law: The American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 (ATRA), enacted....

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Planning It Right the Second Time Around

One thing should be clear by now: we do our families and ourselves a great disservice when we fail to plan for every contingency. That's....

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Living Trusts: Calculating the Benefits

Chances are you’ve already heard a lot about the attributes of Living Trusts: avoiding probate and legal quagmires, sometimes lowering estate and/or income taxes and....

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Peace Of Mind

As citizens of a culture that worships youth, most of us find it nearly impossible to admit our own mortality, much less make plans for....

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Dangers of Do-It-Yourself Wills and Living Trusts

Estate planning is an essential part of life and death. In planning for our future and our family’s future, we must take stock of who....

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Creating a Lasting Legacy

Traditional Estate Planning can certainly address legal technicalities and basic financial concerns, but most people want to pass on much more than just financial assets.....

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Are Your Bank Accounts Safe?

This report informs the reader of what FDIC actually is and explains the basic coverage FDIC offers. ....

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Your Life, Your Final Say

Terri Schiavo’s voice can still be heard, just in a different manner than before. Want to make sure you have the final say in your....

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Where There’s a Will, There’s a Probate

Some people mistakenly believe that drafting a will avoids the costly, time-consuming legal process called probate. Read this article to find out about wills, probate....

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What Every Senior Should Know About Probate

For Seniors, the debate over Wills versus Probate holds special meaning, because the vast majority of Probate cases revolve around the affairs of those Americans....

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Trust Administration: Prior Planning Prevents Problems

Trust Administration is the process people often find themselves in unexpectedly, after the death of a spouse or parent who created the trust prior to....

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To My Dog Lucky, I Leave $10,000

Who will care for your pets if you can no longer do so? If you have a dog, cat or other pet, you know that....

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The Trouble of Joint Tenancy

Joint tenancy ownership of property is sometimes used as a substitute for an effective estate plan. Is this a good idea? Read this article to....

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The Nightmare of Living Probate

For most of our lives the greatest risk to our well-being isn't death. It's the ever-growing likelihood of becoming seriously ill or injured.....

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Impact of Divorce

This report can help familiarize you with some important concepts about being prepared for divorce, should it come your way.....

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Special Benefits for Farms

This report describes the estate tax valuation benefits available to owners of farms or other business real property.....

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Set The Stage for Medicaid Eligibility

Incapacity planning is a broad area of law that covers how you are cared for if you become physically or mentally unable to care for....

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Protecting Your Assets with the Limited Liability Company

Are you worried about being sued? Well, you should be. There are 18 million lawsuits in the United States each year. But that isn't the....

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Protecting Your Assets with the Family Limited Partnership

Are you worried about being sued? Well, you should be. It is reported that there are 18 million lawsuits in the United States each year.....

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Estate Planning Basics For Families With Young Children

Problems often arise when a parent with minor children passes away with no estate plan in place, leaving behind potential hardship on the emotional and....

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Probate: An Executor’s Role and Responsibilities

The passing of someone close to you is a difficult and emotionally draining time. The last thing you likely want to deal with is the....

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Probate: A Process, Not a Problem

While often maligned as a headache, in reality probate offers a solid legal framework with advantages for those who have properly prepared prior to death....

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Getting The Most Out of Your Life Insurance

If you own life insurance, congratulations. Sadly, most of us put off this critical element in our family's financial planning, which may have devastating consequences....

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Family Farm: The Next Generation

A humorous take on how families pass on businesses, such as family farms, is reflected in this quip: Avenge your children; give them equal shares....

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Estate Planning with Individual Retirement Accounts

At first glance, the concept of an Individual Retirement Account (IRA) seems simple enough: a structured way to save for your golden years while deferring....

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Charity Begins at Home

Americans are some of the most generous givers on the face of the planet. They reach into their pockets and take out their checkbooks on....

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Aid & Attendance: Special Care Pensions for Wartime Veterans

If you or your loved one is a wartime Veteran in need of daily assistance due to any disabling medical condition you may qualify for....

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A Special Child Needs Special Planning

While planning for the care of a special needs child certainly tops the list of emotionally-charged topics, the peace of mind parents gain....

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Beware of Living Scare Tactics!

There is so much conflicting information regarding estate planning options, it’s difficult to know whom to trust. Don't be fooled by the most common myths....

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Powers of Attorney

Updating Your Plan: Powers of Attorney

As we enter the new year, it’s a good time to think about updating your plan. This includes your entire plan, including Powers of Attorney. Powers of … [Read More...] about Updating Your Plan: Powers of Attorney

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It’s Better to Give, Especially This Year

Normally, you must itemize your deductions in order to benefit from them. In 2020, the standard deduction amount is $12,400 for individuals and … [Read More...] about It’s Better to Give, Especially This Year

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. … [Read More...] about Planning for California’s Proposition 19

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