Being married offers a number of potential benefits when it comes to preparing an estate plan. From tax benefits to health care decision-making and the ease of transferring certain types of assets outside of probate, married couples will find that many aspects of the estate planning process can be fairly straightforward. […]
For many people, a revocable living trust can be an effective tool for addressing a variety of estate planning needs. So, is a revocable living trust right for you? Everyone’s estate planning needs are different; and, while it will often make sense to create a revocable living trust as part […]
Whether you already have an estate plan or you have been putting off putting a plan in place, the start of a new year is always a good time to re-examine your goals and needs. While there have not been any significant legal developments that are likely to have a […]
Each year, we publish numerous articles on the topic of estate planning. Here are 10 of our top articles from 2018: 1. Gathering the Information You Need to Get Started The estate planning process begins with gathering the information you will need in order to ensure that your plan is […]
When the world lost Aretha Franklin on August 16, one of the more-surprising stories to make headlines was the fact that she did not have an estate plan. While many of the details of the administration of Franklin’s estate are likely to remain private, with an estimated net worth of […]