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Will or Won’t? Things a Will Won’t (or Can’t) Do
Preventing a Will Contest & Preserving Peace in the Family
Protecting Your Legacy with Estate Tax Planning
You spend your whole life building your legacy but sadly, that is not always enough. Without careful estate tax planning, much of it could be lost to taxes or misdirected. While a will or living trust is essential for dividing your estate as you wish, an estate tax plan ensures you pass on as...
Duties of an Executor
The Blunder that Brought Down the “King of Pop’s” Estate
When relentless news coverage ensued following the death of Michael Jackson, it likely came as no surprise to his family, given his icon status and the unexpected timing and nature of his death. However, the media attention that surrounded the administration of his estate, making it a very public and dramatic affair, was neither...
Life Insurance and Medicaid Planning
Testamentary vs Inter Vivos Trusts
The world of estate planning can be complex. If you have just started your research or are in the process of setting up your estate plan, you’ve likely encountered discussions of wills and trusts. While most people have a very basic understanding of a last will and testament, trusts are often foreign concepts. Two...