Tag: Last Will and Testament
According to some people, the bypass trust (sometimes referred to as a credit shelter trust) has gone the way of… Read More
Revocable Trusts Offer Benefits, But Beware of Their Drawbacks
There’s a good chance that your estate plan includes a revocable trust — sometimes known as a “living trust.” This… Read More
Estate Planning Pitfall – You’ve Failed to Properly Amend Your Will
Suppose you want to make a change to your will. It could be something relatively minor, such as a beneficiary… Read More
Protect Your Estate Against Undue Influence Claims
It’s your will, so you can say whatever you want to say in it, or change any part of it,… Read More
It’s Time to Take Another Look at the Stepped-Up Basis Rules
Thanks to a generous federal gift and estate tax exemption amount ($13.61 million for 2024), only the wealthiest of families… Read More
Estate Planning Pitfall: You Didn’t Retitle Assets to be Included in a Trust
There are numerous benefits of using trusts in your estate plan. For example, trusts can maximize the tax code provisions… Read More
A Strong Marriage is a Necessity When it Comes to Using a SLAT
When creating your estate plan, there’s a certain amount of prognosticating involved. What will your financial picture look like in… Read More
No Time Like the Present: Address Top Estate Planning Priorities Today
When it comes to estate planning, consider taking a page out of the Boy Scouts Handbook: Be prepared. The last… Read More
Is a Charitable Remainder Trust Right for Your Estate Plan?
You might have several goals you’d like your estate plan to achieve. They may include giving to your favorite charity… Read More
Estate Planning Pitfall: You Haven’t Recently Updated Your Powers of Attorney
Health care and financial powers of attorney are critical components of an effective estate plan. Indeed, while much of your… Read More