Recent Blog Posts
What Will I Do After Selling My Business?
For many entrepreneurs, the main goal they’ve held onto through the years of hard work and stress, and in their loftiest dreams, is being able to sell their business for a big profit and relax. Often times, though, once that point approaches, panic sets in. Years and years (even decades) of your life have… Read More »
Pick the Right Executors and Trustees
One of the most important things you can do with your estate plan is pick the right person to carry out your wishes. Even if you have the most detailed, elegant, and absolutely perfect estate plan, if you pick the wrong executor, there can be years and years of frustration and difficulty ahead for… Read More »
Check Your Estate Plan After a Divorce
If you are currently undergoing a divorce, or recently went through one, it is likely your brain is filled to capacity with concerns, worries, and stresses. Once you have any small semblance of peace, though, it is important to add one more thought to the list: Estate planning. If you had an estate plan… Read More »
Prenuptial Agreements and Estate Planning
Just a few short decades ago, prenuptial agreements were all but unheard of. They weren’t for ordinary people, but rather for rich famous couples who were unlikely to last anyway. Nowadays, however, they have become more commonplace, and for valid reasons. Whether both individuals are well-enough off that they just want to avoid financial… Read More »
Inherited IRAs not Exempt in Bankruptcies, Says Supreme Court
Last month, the United States Supreme Court made a decision which has drastic financial ramifications for a large number of people across the country. Their decision, which was unanimous, was related to an inherited individual retirement account (IRA), and how it falls in with a bankruptcy plan. Normally, IRA accounts are considered retirement funds,… Read More »
List Out Digital Footprint for Your Loved Ones
The whole world is becoming more digital, and while there are an amazing array of conveniences that come with it, it also complicates estate planning a little bit. The phrase “digital footprint” is a term that means specifically how many accounts and memberships you have online. This can be gmail accounts, online banking, vehicle… Read More »
It Might be Time to Update That Estate Plan
The story plays out the same way almost every time you hear it: Some wealthy individual passes away, and despite the fact that they had an estate plan filled out, their family still gets embroiled in a bitter court battle over how the estate should be split up. This is because, even though the… Read More »
Estate Planning for Professionals
When an individual graduates from college or law school, there is a certain list of next steps on their mind. After years and years of hard work and studying, they are finally able to reap the benefits and get a good job. Once they get that job, the list of next steps gets updated…. Read More »
The Danger of Federal Estate Taxes
No one enjoys taxes. While in many cases they are a necessity, it is always a hassle dealing with them, and it is always frustrating to see such a large portion of income simply vanish. For some people, April 15 is the most hated day of the year. When it comes to estate plans,… Read More »
Estate Planning for Women Different in a Few Key Areas
Regardless of whether you’re female or male, the main strategy for planning out your estate should be more or less similar. Where the differences lie are in the details, and in later-life. To start with, women statistically live quite a bit longer than men. The U.S. Census Bureau reports that of individuals over the… Read More »