What are the Biggest Estate Planning Mistakes?
Taking a few simple steps now can potentially help save your beneficiaries thousands in legal fees and taxes.
How Do I Keep Money in the Family?
If you’re single and die in 2020, you can have up to $11.58 million in assets before your heirs have to worry about paying a penny in estate taxes.
How Much Power Does an Executor Have?
There are continuing misconceptions regarding what powers are held by a personal representative and when he can exercise them.
What Key Estate Planning Terms Should I Know?
Estate planning is an incredibly important tool, not just for the uber wealthy or those thinking about retirement. On the contrary, estate planning is something every adult should do.
How Do Joint Accounts and Beneficiary Designations Work in Estate Planning?
Remember that a will goes through probate, so a husband and wife typically try to avoid it by using joint ownership or beneficiary designations. However, they’re often mistaken by believing the will still controls their estate.
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Prince’s Estate Hits the IRS with a Million Dollar Lawsuit
Prince’s sudden death in 2016 triggered numerous court proceedings. First, probate documents had to be filed in court because Prince died without a will.
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What Trusts are Available for Estate Planning?
Trusts are an essential part of most estate plans, even the plans of people with moderate wealth. You need to know the basics of trusts, especially the key terms and concepts of the most widely-used types of trusts.
Act Quickly to Protect an Estate After the Death of a Loved One
When dealing with the emotional pain of the loss of a loved one, family members also have to address daunting administrative tasks.
