Written by attorney Paul Minoletti, about 1 year ago.
Why should I plan my estate? You have worked hard to accumulate what you have. In order to make sure that your hard-earned assets go where you wish, estate planning is imperative. Paul Minoletti... more
Written by attorney Kyle Norton, about 1 year ago.
Estate Planning Devices. Estate planning involves the will, trusts, beneficiary designations, powers of appointment, property ownership (joint tenancy with rights of survivorship, tenancy in common,... more
Written by attorney Leslie Daff, over 3 years ago.
Irrevocable Life Insurance Trust (ILIT), Qualified Personal Residence Trust (QPRT), Family Limited Partnership (FLP), Limited Liability Company (LLC). There is a common misconception that life... more
Written by attorney Leslie Daff, over 3 years ago.
Revocable Living Trust and Pour Over Will. People often use a revocable living trust to avoid probate, for tax planning, and to control the manner and timing of distribution to beneficiaries.... more
Written by attorney John Palmer, over 3 years ago.
A Guide to Estate Planning in the State of Washington
Written by attorney Diane Ainsworth, over 1 year ago.
Take inventory and create a budget for the ward.. Figure out what income the ward is entitled to and what assets the ward has. Assets include any home owned by the ward or in which the ward may have... more
Written by attorney Hannon Ford, over 2 years ago. STAFF PICK
What is Estate Planning?. Estate Planning has three parts in its definition. First, estate planning is controlling your assets while you're are alive and well. Most individuals prefer to be in... more
Written by attorney David Goldman, over 2 years ago. STAFF PICK
Failure to Understand Florida Estate Planning Options.. Most individuals in the United States do not have any formal Estate Plan. Of those that do, most believe that their will controls how their... more
Written by attorney Richard Luthmann, about 2 years ago.
Asset Allocation. Ensure that each spouse has allocated their total spousal assets evenly in order to maximize the availabiltiy of the Federal Estate Tax exemption amount. In 2009, it was $3.5... more
Written by attorney Candice Garcia, almost 2 years ago.
Gather Information on Your Assets. Before committing to a particular estate plan, you must know what assets you have and the value of each asset. Assets include your personal property (e.g., cars,... more
