What New Fathers Need to Know About Estate Planning
New fathers actively engaged in their children’s lives understand their responsibility to plan for the future. While the idea of parents dying and leaving young children without loving parents is unimaginable, it does happen.
How Fathers Leave a Legacy of Caring
A Father’s legacy includes sharing the values and history of your family. The next time a grandchild points their phone at you and asks you what your childhood was like or asks to learn more about your own parent’s journey, don’t be shy. Tell them the stories you were told, even if you don’t have every single detail.
Why Can’t Rock Stars Retire?
With his Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour, Elton John confirmed his latest plans for retirement. The final show of the tour in July 2023 will be his last. However, deja vu suggests this might not be the last we see of Elton.
When Should I Start Discussing Cognitive Decline with My Parents?
Your elderly mother is getting forgetful and confused. What do you do now?
What are the Consequences of Dying Without a Will?
When you die, a section of law known as estate and probate law governs how your assets are distributed.
Understanding the Issues of Elder Law
The three main areas of focus for elder law attorneys include health care, estate and tax planning and guardianship matters.
What Is the Meaning of Step-Up in Basis?
Step-up in basis, also known as stepped-up basis, is a wrinkle in the federal tax code that can help heirs avoid or reduce taxes on inherited assets.
How to Talk to Parents about Estate Planning
With nearly 90% of caregivers providing care to a family member, and the holidays rapidly approaching, it is an opportune time to check in with both aging family members, as well as those performing caregiving duties.
Get These Estate and Tax Items Done Before It’s too Late
What estate planners need to accomplish for their clients before Tax Day, as well as the regulatory changes they need to be aware of while preparing for the big day.
How Trusts Help with Asset Protection
The idea of asset protection for the purposes of protecting against long-term care costs is becoming both more sought-after and more necessary.
