"When you create an irrevocable trust you are creating a document you cannot change easily, and the property you transfer to the trust is no longer in your control," Daniel Timins writes in Kiplingercom. There are only three possible reasons anyone would part with...
estate and tax planning
When Sibling Rivalry Meets Estate Planning, It Can Be Complicated
Sibling disputes often arise after parents have died, often resulting in expensive legal actions. Planning and family conferences can help avoid conflicts.
Protecting What’s Yours So It Can Be Sure To Be Theirs
Trusts protect what’s yours, so it can belong to your intended heirs and not be lost through creditors or divorce.
Estate Planning for Nearlyweds
Couples who are not married need to protect their decisions when it comes to both healthcare and money decisions.
A Not-To-Be-Overlooked Healthcare Planning Ploy
Health Savings Accounts can prove very important in estate planning.
A Very Much Not-Now estate Planning Move
There are many reasons it’s NOT a good idea to transfer ownership of your home to an adult child.
First National Bank of Grandma and Grandpa
Many grandparents choose to lend money to their grandchildren. The estate planning needs to specify whether the loan will be forgiven, and their are tax rules that must be followed.
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act
Families First benefits are now available to free-lancers and independent contractors.
A Kill-Two-Birds-With One-Stone Year-End Tax Planning Play
Combining RMDs with charitable gifting can lead to major tax savings.
‘Tis the Season to Think About the 5 Taxes That Can Affect Your Estate
There are five kinds of taxes that can affect your estate..