Who Inherited from the Painter Bob Ross?
Bob Ross definitely didn’t make a happy little accident when handling his estate and his likeness after he died in 1995. He made a big mistake.
What are Responsibilities of Trustees and Executors?
A trustee is a fiduciary which, essentially, is a person that owes a legal, ethical and, perhaps, moral obligation to act in the interest of another.
What are the Advantages of a Testamentary Trust?
This legal document can also be beneficial in other situations, such as if you want to leave an inheritance to someone but aren’t sure they will use the gift wisely.
What Should Be Included in Your Estate Plan?
The best time to do estate planning is ten years ago, but the second-best time to do so is now.
What Taxes are Due When Children Inherit Home?
My sister passed away. Her only possession was her home, which still has a mortgage and she left it to my son and daughter, her niece and nephew. What inheritance tax will there be?
How Can I Be a Super Executor?
The wave of people prompted by the COVID-19 pandemic to write their wills is creating yet another wave in estate planning: all the people being asked to one day put those wills into effect.
What Does the Executor of an Estate Do?
If the deceased has a will, it usually names a close relative, friend, accountant, attorney or financial institution to act as executor of the will.
How to Protect Digital Property
While cryptocurrency isn’t new, it’s attracted a lot of attention in the past year because of its skyrocketing value, promotion from prominent figures like billionaire Elon Musk, and bitcoin offerings from traditional financial firms like Morgan Stanley.
What Can an Agent Under a Power of Attorney Do?
The person signing the power of attorney, which gives someone else the authority to act for them, is called the ‘principal’ and the person who is given the power to act for you is called your ‘agent.’
Should I Discuss Estate Planning with My Children?
Many baby boomers may hesitate to discuss money with their children. However, the reality is that a massive amount of wealth will be transferred in the next couple of decades. Cerulli Associates estimates that about $68 trillion will move between generations within 25 years, with most of those assets transferred to Generation X households.
