Why are Trusts a Good Idea?
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Whether you are trying to protect your assets from possible creditors, prevent young heirs from spending their inheritance or minimize estate taxes, there is likely a trust for you.
How Not to Build a Family NFL Dynasty
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A decade before his death, the billionaire owner of the Denver Broncos consulted with attorneys about the orderly handover of the team after his death. He crafted a carefully delineated trust that his hand-picked trustees would oversee.
Dying Parent’s Financial Affairs Can Be Challenging
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Dealing with a sick family member is a challenging and emotional time.
Why Is Estate Planning Review Important?
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Your estate planning is done, but is it? A periodic review is an important ongoing step to your planning.
What are the Most Common Estate Planning Mistakes
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With apologies to poet Robert Burns, the best-laid estate plans of women and men sometimes go awry.
What was Stephen Sondheim’s Estate Plan?
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Broadway legend Stephen Sondheim left behind an estate estimated to be worth as much as $75 million to his husband, charities and a dozen other friends, court papers show.
Estate Planning Brings Peace of Mind
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Estate planning is a key piece of a comprehensive retirement plan.
What Taxes Have to Be Paid When Someone Dies?
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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.
What Do Elder Law Attorneys Do?
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Elder law attorneys can help with a long list of legal matters that seniors often face…
If I Have a Will to Allocate My Assets, Do I Have an Estate Plan?
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While a will is often part of an estate plan, an estate plan covers much more ground.