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.
For families with a special needs child, life insurance can be an especially effective tool for funding a trust.
Determining how much money to have in a special needs trust has been one of the most challenging tasks faced by parents who have children with special needs. In essence, they need to answer the question, “How much will it cost to provide for my child years after I...
The emotional aspects of money often cause family members t avoid frank conversation with loved ones. There are reasons to tell beneficiaries what to expect, avoiding conflicts.
The publicity surrounding Britney Spears’ legal battle to take back control of her own financial affairs calls to attention the need for conservatorships and guardianship arrangements.
Business planning and estate planning are inevitably intertwined. In addition to selecting the correct business entity, there are many other important decisions to be made upfront.
Getting a divorce later in life can really put a crimp in retirement and estate planning, Lisa Zeiderman points out in Financial Advisor Magazine. At Geyer Law, we agree. Often called upon to draft estate planning documents for second marriages, we know how important...
It’s easy to assume that estate planning is for the wealthy and elderly only, but students going awa to college need estate planning documents.
Love may be lovelier the second time around, but should also be entered into with both feet on the ground. Here is a second marriage estate planning “to do” list…
A letter of intent (LOI) can address many issues in both business and in more personal realms. Your LOI is a valuable piece in your estate planning, and although it is an informal letter, it can more fully represent your intentions after you die.
