Wills & Trusts

A large number of Americans will someday be in a situation where they’re unable to make medical decisions for themselves. It’s hard to think about issues like this when you’re healthy, but making important choices early can make undertakings easier on your loved ones. A medical power of attorney empowers someone you trust to make […]

Wills and trusts are estate-planning musts. The main difference between the two is that a will, sometimes referred to as a last will and testament, goes into effect only after you pass away. Inversely, a trust can go into effect and be deployed to distribute your assets prior to your death, when you die, or even […]

You probably already know that a last will and testament ensures that your wishes regarding your estate and other matters are carried out after you die. But who will make decisions for you if you become incapacitated and can no longer make them on your own while you’re still alive? A living will can be […]

Every year, billions of dollars in unclaimed money and property are turned over to federal and state governments. The good news is that searchable online resources make it simple to find and claim lost property. But where and how do you search for unclaimed assets without falling victim to dangerous scams? What Is Unclaimed Property? […]

In the United States, millions of dollars of real estate changes hands daily. To be legally binding, every one of these transactions requires a signed legal document known as a deed, which confirms or transfers ownership rights to a property. Sometimes, transfer of property ownership occurs immediately upon the death of the current property owner. […]

Parents who have a child who has a disability often wonder how they can ensure their child is cared for after they pass away. There are many options available to make this happen. One of these is a special needs trust. This type of trust provides very specific benefits for the child to help parents […]

Protect your beneficiaries from the expense and hassle of probate with good estate planning. It’s possible to legally avoid probate in many cases. Depending on what type of assets you want to keep out of probate and who you want to pass them onto, the process for this can differ. Understanding your legal options for […]

One of the basic components of any well-rounded estate plan is a will, sometimes referred to as a “last will and testament.” A will is arguably the most important document that individuals should leave behind after death. Without it, a person is said to die intestate and the distribution of property and other provisions are […]

Estate tax can be expensive. The top rate is 40%, which means some people are losing almost half of their inheritance to the federal government. Luckily, the vast majority of people (around 99.9%) won’t have an estate big enough to be taxed at all by the feds, much less one that makes the highest bracket. […]