Living abroad is very different from spending a few weeks there. In addition to the challenges of adapting to a foreign culture, prospective buyers must be aware of the financial, legal, and tax implications of buying real estate abroad before signing the dotted line.
Estate planning for couples in a second or subsequent marriage can be tricky, especially if their estates are disproportionate. One solution that allows the more affluent spouse to maintain control of their property and wealth and minimize potential estate taxes—while keeping their spouse happy—is the lifetime qualified terminable interest property (QTIP) trust.
To have a successful farm, thoughtful planning must be done every season. Your life is no different. To properly prepare for the next season in your life and the lives of your loved ones, you need a well-executed estate plan.
Rising housing costs, the desire for companionship, and the need to share resources are increasingly leading buyers to consider co-owning a home with someone other than a spouse, such as
Planning for the future of your home can be complicated, especially when you want to ensure that a loved one can continue living there after you are gone. Two common
A home is often one of the most important assets that people own. Therefore, most people want to stay in their home until they die and then have a loved
If you recently married or have been married for a while and have acquired additional money or property (or plan to), you have options regarding how your assets can be
When creating a last will and testament (commonly known as a will), one of your most important considerations is who to choose to serve as the executor (also called a
With a residuary clause, you can intentionally disburse any items inadvertently left over to a named beneficiary or group of beneficiaries.
Creating or revising an estate plan can feel overwhelming, causing many people to procrastinate. But the longer you put it off, the more potential there is to be caught unprepared