Category: Probate
Where do you want your assets to go when you think of your loved ones? Estate planning can be a comfort to you but is also a gift of peace of mind to your family and may be a good way to begin the New Year, according to the Brainerd Dispatch in “Give the gift […]
Sometimes even having a will is not enough. Most people do not want their finances released to the public. However, if they are not careful with their estate plan, their financial world will become an open book, according to the Robb Report in “Rest in Wealth: The Ins and Outs of Estate Planning“. An example […]
It is possible to keep your intellectual property private. If you have royalties, trademarks or digital assets that contribute to your revenue stream, you need to include them in your estate plan, according to the Times Herald-Record in “Include intellectual property and royalties in your estate plan“. Just as any other asset, intellectual property rights […]
State laws oversee estates and those laws are rarely the same. Many people retire in the snowy north and head to the warm south for a few months each year. If that is your scenario, it would be wise to keep that estate plan current because state laws are not usually the same and your […]
An estate planning attorney can guide you through the process … with or without probate. Financial and family situations are often challenging, as you work to protect your assets, privacy and family peace. You have to deal with state laws, federal laws and the word “probate” but it isn’t always a bad word, according to […]
There are several measures you can use to protect yourself and your family. The life expectancy for Americans is getting longer and longer, with the concept that the longer you live the more likely you’ll have an even longer life span, according to Kiplinger, in “Are You Ready for Longevity? 4 Steps to Take Now“. […]
Knowing the difference between a will and a trust is crucial, as well as how they will work for you as estate planning tools. Estate planning is unique to the particular circumstances of the individual or family. However, the two different tools that often come to the forefront are wills and trusts, according to nwitimes.com […]
The estate includes assets as well as frequent flyer miles … and where they will go. There is considerable interest in the estate of celebrity Anthony Bourdain and it is getting even more interesting, according to Forbes in “How Anthony Bourdain’s Estate Plan Reflected the Two Most Important Parts of His Life“. The reports that […]
There are some steps to follow if there appears to be no will. If a parent passes away and didn’t leave a will or you can’t locate one, things do not have to be too difficult. There are a few steps people need to take if they find themselves in this situation, according to Forbes […]
Some parents want to give everything to their children right now … but wait! Unless you have an estate plan, before your children can inherit the estate it must to go through the probate process. That can be both expensive and time-consuming. Therefore, many parents decide to give their children everything now. However, it might […]
