Estate planning tools – the end of the “Stretch” IRA?
A "Stretch" IRA is a system applicable in estate planning, by which an individual can extend the tax-deferred status of an inherited IRA by transferring it to a beneficiary other…
Estate Planning: 12 Things to Do Before You Die
When you die without settling your estate (by clearly stating how each of your assets would be disposed and who they will go to) through a will or trust or…
Estate Planning Tips:
What is a Special Needs Trust? A Special Needs Trust (SNT) is a type of trust created and funded on behalf of a disabled individual to care for their needs,…
Estate planning for the young, rich and childless
For an individual having a spouse and kids, it would be an easier matter deciding whom to leave his or assets to when he or she dies, than for a…
Fair doesn’t mean equal in estate planning
When it comes to distribution of assets to children, some parents may want each child to get an equal portion of the inheritance. But while this may sometimes be the…
Estate planning you must before travelling
Estate plans can only be achieved and implemented with only the appropriate documents with proper inclusions. It is quite easy to sit alone and make this plans, however, any wrong…
Reasons why you should revise your estate plans
Revise and Upgrade your estate plans Estate plans are essential. Through these documents you can decides and make plans on what happens to you, your assets and also the beneficiaries…
Five things to know about not having an estate plan
More often than not, some people get to live their lives accumulating wealth, traveling from place to place, having all possible fun that life has to offer, without thinking about…
Essential Estate Planning
Essential Estate Planning Tips You Should Be Aware Of
Did you know that only about 58% of baby boomers have a will or estate planning documents in place? Trusts and estates planning attorneys recommend that everyone have some type of will…
What is an Advance Directive?
Estate Planning Attorney: What is an Advance Directive?
As an estate planning attorney, one of the questions we are asked is, “what is an advance directive?” This term will come up several times as you plan your estate…
