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An estate plan is not a one-time, in-and-out procedure. The documents that make up your estate plan will significantly impact your life, your family, and your property after your death. To ensure everything occurs as...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

A lot of care and consideration goes into the choosing of a beneficiary and the creation of an estate plan. Unfortunately though, things do not always work out as we’ve planned. So you might wonder, “What happens...

Are you and your spouse holding real estate in a trust as a married couple? Or you are planning to, someday in the future? There are different ways to go about this, so today we’re going to talk about the method we use...

It’s not enough to simply have a will. If you want to ensure your assets are distributed in the way you’ve planned after your death, you must learn how to title your assets properly. Too many people forget to...