What are Biggest Blunders in Wealth Transfer?
We are approaching the biggest wealth transfer ever, as Baby Boomers prepare to hand off their life savings to their heirs. However, will their heirs actually get the full amount of the wealth intended for them…or will a large amount be lost to unnecessary taxes?
Is Prince’s Estate Settled Yet?
The administrators of the late musician’s estate recently settled a complicated dispute with the Internal Revenue Service over the value of Prince’s assets. The precise value was undisclosed, however, although it could exceed $100 million.
Can I Avoid Password Problems for My Family in Estate Planning?
Creating a list of digital accounts and instructions on how to gain access to them is now akin to having a traditional will or a trust in estate planning.
Do I Need More than a Will?
You should be aware of what a will can’t or shouldn’t do.
Can I Claim Grandfather’s Unclaimed Insurance Policy?
Insurance claims can be made at any time, even years after the death of the policy holder.
What are Digital Assets in a Will?
Most family members may not have a clue what we have floating out in cyberspace. Accessing or deleting accounts can be tricky for family members, if they don’t have your login credentials.
Do I Have to Pay Off My Deceased Husband’s Debts?
Losing your spouse is a painful, confusing time, but add to that repeated calls from an aggressive debt collector and a bad situation suddenly can get even worse.
What Taxes Have to Be Paid When Someone Dies?
Tax obligations continue on despite the passing of a loved one, and in some cases, come about because of it. Tax deadlines pose a challenge for grieving families.
Can Cryptocurrency Be Inherited?
If you’re merely dipping your toe in cryptocurrency, it can be hard to imagine your crypto as something worth talking to an estate attorney about. But that $100 in fun money could grow to a significant percentage of your total investments, sometimes overnight.
What Is the First Thing an Executor of a Will Should do?
At some point in your life, there’s a good chance you’ll be tasked with acting as the executor of an estate. The designation is both an honor and an obligation.