The family vacation home is often a point of pride, a place for reconnecting and making memories. A vacation home, whether it’s in the mountains, near the sea, on a lake, or on a farm, can have sentimental as much as economic value. Read more
Assets
Either a will or trust can be the foundation of your estate plan. If it’s a trust, it’s usually a revocable living trust. Read more
You cannot name a legal minor as a beneficiary. This applies to almost all legal documents, most notably wills and life insurance policies. Read more
When you think of a trust, you may have visions of contentious family gatherings in an attorney’s office after the death of a patriarch or matriarch. Read more
Among the key benefits of having a will and estate planning lawyer is the peace of mind that comes with knowing your affairs are in order. Read more
If having assets distributed outright to a beneficiary could cause potential problems, there are several reasons to think about creating a trust. 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
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
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
