For most of us, estate planning is one of the most challenging topics to discuss with our parents. Even broaching the subject can seem daunting. Despite the challenging nature of this subject, it is one of the most important conversations we can have with our parents....
Estate planning, like retirement planning, is based on longevity assumptions. As we age,, our goals and preferences change..
Gift giving – things you need to know about taxes and how to avoid them.
Sometimes children don’t understand the consequences of their own actions. When it comes t estate planning, some people might not understand the answer to the question “So what if I don’t do any planning?
We have trouble facing up to the possibility that an illness or disability might make us unable to manage our own affairs. Healthcare directives are a vital part of any estate plan.
Each estate planning tactic must take into consideration the needs of more than one generation.
Thanks to the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, the use of donor-advised funds is soaring. These arrangements make it possible for donors to enjoy tax deductions now, but make specific distribution decisions later.
Your REALTOR and estate planning attorney need to work together to sell a home after the owner has died. Seniors Real Estate Specialist Steve Rupp explains the challenges.
Conversations about end-of-life care should not wait until someone is dying, but should begin with people in their 60s..It includes documenting your wishes and ensuring control over your assets in case of incapacity or death.
20 years after her death at age 22, the estate of rhythm and blues singer Aaliyah Haughton was still tied up in disputes. Money and inheritances are common causes for conflicts in families, but estate planning can help maintain harmoney.
