Recent Posts in the Estate Planning Category

• International Estate Planning

  Jan 25, 2018
  Generally, there are three factors that determine whether “international estate planning” is needed: foreign located deceased, foreign located ...
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• Estate Planning for Large Retirement Accounts

  Jul 18, 2017
  Other than a house, most people’s largest asset is a retirement account, such as a traditional IRA or employer 401K plans and similar variations ...
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• Avoiding a Will Contest

  Apr 10, 2017
  Providing a will is one of the easiest ways to guide your family and lighten their load after you’re gone. By designating who receives each aspect of ...
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• 4 Tax-Savvy Ways to Pass Your Home to Your Children

  Mar 24, 2017
  If you are considering giving your home to your children, bear in mind these cost-effective options for passing on property. There are a few methods ...
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• Estate Planning 101

  Mar 21, 2017
  When planning for the future, tackling all of the paperwork and legal aspects can seem like a daunting task. According to a study cited on Forbes.com, ...
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• Four Estate Planning Myths That Could Impact Your Future

  Feb 20, 2017
  The world of estate planning is full of myths and misinformation which if acted upon can drastically impact your future. If you have considered ...
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• Conflicts in Guardianships and Conservatorships - Part 3 - What to Expect at the Hearing

  Aug 18, 2016
  As noted in Part 2 , the statutes provide a list of persons who have priority to be appointed as a guardian or conservator, but these lists are not ...
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• Conflicts in Guardianships and Conservatorships, Part II: Priority for Appointment

  Jun 27, 2016
  When it is determined that, due to cognitive decline, an elderly person needs a guardian, conservator, or both to manage their affairs, family members ...
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