If a child you’ve added to your deed goes through a divorce, has tax issues, is sued by someone, or must declare bankruptcy, your house could be on the chopping block! Read more
Estate Planning
If having assets distributed outright to a beneficiary could cause potential problems, there are several reasons to think about creating a trust. Read more
If you have a family member with special needs, you might face emotional and physical issues. However, you also may be concerned about maximizing the financial support that your loved one requires. Read more
If there’s one thing that’s certain, it’s life’s uncertainty. While we all hope for the best, as a business owner, it’s important to be prepared for anything. Having an answer to life’s curveballs can help you stay in business, ensure that your legacy lives on, and that your business partners and family are taken care of. Read more
The legendary late chat show host Jerry Springer has gone viral for a resurfaced clip of him reading a will, as he gave a large portion of his assets to two Black kids he had out of wedlock but it has since been revealed to be a virtual play. Read more
Clients with sufficient wealth to leave them exposed to future estate tax burdens need to understand that the time to act on the generous estate tax exemption established in 2017 by the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act is now—not when the expanded exemption sunsets the end of 2025. Read more
In an effort to keep taxpayers from transferring wealth from one generation to the next tax-free, there are specific limits to the amount of gifts one may give to any one person each year. Read more
There is a general consensus that having a last will and testament is important. However, few people realize the necessity of having medical documents in place. Read more
Elvis’ estate planning failures certainly adversely affected the life of his daughter, Lisa Marie, and have carried over into issues with her estate. Read more
