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Estate Planning
Is Your Financial Information in Order?
Preparing and organizing your financial information for when you are no longer capable will bring peace of mind to you today and relieve your loved ones' burden in the future. It will ensure proper management of your financial situation and afford control over your...
Your Personal Possessions: Memories Are Made of These
Suppose that your estate plan is all set. It will be taking care of your home, savings, and investments, making sure that your family will get those valuable estate items fairly and efficiently. Your plan will also protect your legacy from your children’s potential...
Estate Planning Gets a “Raise” in 2021
In 2021, the estate and gift tax exemption rises. Learn how current giving can benefit both donor and donee.
Will Your Heirs Contest Your Will?
When designing a first-time estate plan, many people overlook several common issues. Estate plans consist of a complex collection of important financial documents, prompting people to focus on inheritances, trusts and beneficiaries. Few parents consider that one of...
Is Equality the Best Policy in Estate Planning?
Should all children be treated the same in an estate plan? Not everyone agrees whether that should be the case. If you are going to create an imbalance, talk over that decision with your children now, is the advice.
Estate Planning is a Way of Saying Thank You
Estate planning is a way to say thank you to those who’ve supported you and thos whom you wish to support.
Estate Planning for Millennials
Millennials are receptive to a different set of recommendations when it comes to estate planning, and they have particular vulnerabilities and needs.
Thoughts on Estate Planning for Generation X
Generation Xers, now in their 40s and 50s, have been impacted by rising costs of education and by several market downturns. At Geyer Law, we try to bring together family members of different generations to share values and wealth transfer, cautioning Gen Xers to consider protection from creditors.
Gen Xers Retirement Planning and Longevity
As Gen Xers enter into their 40s and 50s, it is time for them to become active in the creation and execution of their retirement planning. There are many things to consider, including finances, investments, insurance policies, legal documents, living arrangements, and healthcare.

