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Did you know that you have an estate? It’s true! Not the sort of estate that contains a large house and lots of land in the countryside, but an estate made up of everything you own. All of your money and property blend...

The season of giving is right around the corner, making this a very apt time to talk about the legal stipulations of giving gifts. Although we don’t want to scare you away from giving generously, it’s important to...

When a Grantor passes away, the Trustee of the estate must step into action. There are numerous tasks to complete, including collecting assets, paying taxes and bills, filing accountings, managing money for beneficiaries,...

Typically, when you sell business or investment real property, you’re required to pay capital gains tax on the sale. Taxes are a fact of life, but wouldn’t you prefer to defer paying your taxes if you could? 1031...

Are you old or young? Wealthy or poor? Do you know what? It doesn’t matter! Everyone, no matter what their age or financial status, needs a will. And yet despite this fact, more than half of Americans don’t have a...

Do you speak legalese? Whether you do or you don’t, you’ll be happy to know that English is still the preferred language of American attorneys. Communication is key when it comes to estate planning, so if your...

If you’re reading this article, I think it’s safe to assume that you either (1) have an estate plan already or (2) are aiming to create one soon. So first of all, good work! You’re ahead of the pack and...

If you want to have trust in your trust, it is essential you choose the right trustee. Many people choose to be their own trustee (who can you trust if not yourself, after all?). Others share trusteeship with their spouse, so...

Just a few months ago, in June 2014, the Supreme Court ruled inherited Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs) are not protected from the beneficiary’s creditors, because there are key differences between an inherited IRA...

When was your financial power of attorney last updated? As with all aspects of your estate plan, it’s important you keep track of your financial power of attorney and update it regularly so that it remains current, in...