In 2013 the estate tax exclusion is $5.25 million. You have to understand the fact that this figure includes the value of your home, so right off the bat you are going to be left...
As a person who is making preparations for the future you probably have various different unique individuals on your inheritance list. Invariably they all have their own respective strengths and weaknesses. Those who are in...
The possibility of a contested will is something to take into consideration when you are planning your estate. These days there are a lot of websites all over the Internet claiming that it is easy...
There are multiple different types of trusts that can be utilized to great advantage when you are planning your estate. They serve different purposes, with some of them being designed to provide tax efficiency. One...
When people start looking for information about making their own will, they are often bombarded by internet offers that claim you can make your own will cheaply, easily and quickly. While some of these offers...
Estate planning is certainly important for married individuals, and it is particularly essential for people who have children. However, even if you are not married and you are not a parent you should have at...
Living trusts are popular alternatives to last wills. One of the advantages that go along with the creation of a living trust is the fact that you retain total control of the assets that you...
Some trusts are designed to exist for a relatively short period of time; others, like dynasty trusts, can exist for a long time – even possibly “forever.” A dynasty trust is intended to hold assets...
Supporting charities can be rewarding when you are planning your estate. There are a number of different vehicles of charitable giving that are frequently utilized, including charitable foundations and donor advised funds. A third possibility...
As an estate planning attorney, when someone famous dies, I am interested in what estate planning tools they have in place for their loved ones. In the case of the 56 year old Apple co-founder,...
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