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Grantor Trusts Provide Flexibility and Ease

February 28, 2019Estate Planning, legal education

A trust may be taxed as either a grantor trust or a nongrantor trust. Each type of trust has advantages and disadvantages. This article examines a grantor trust and situations in which it might be useful.Grantor Trusts Provide Flexibility and Ease … [Read more...]

Selecting an Agent

February 26, 2019Estate Planning, legal education

Choosing the right Agent under a Power of Attorney is one of the most important choices. This article discusses the qualities of an ideal Agent and qualities to avoid in selecting an Agent. Read on to learn more.Selecting an Agent … [Read more...]

Domestic Asset Protection Trusts

February 21, 2019Estate Planning, legal education

Domestic Asset Protection Trusts are spreading to more jurisdictions. However, their protections may be waning. Read on to learn more about Domestic Asset Protection Trusts.Domestic Asset Protection Trusts … [Read more...]

The Little Things May be the Most Important

February 19, 2019Estate Planning, legal education

Your estate may be worth a little or a lot at your death.  The items which your beneficiaries might cherish could be the sentimental ones.  Read on to learn how your will or trust could provide the ability for you to keep a list and update it without needing to see your lawyer every time you change your mind on an item.The Little Things May be the Most Important … [Read more...]

SALT Deduction Limit…Can You Get Around It?

February 14, 2019Estate Planning, legal education

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act increased the standard deduction amount. However, it also limited itemized deductions for state and local taxes (SALT) on the federal income tax return. Read on to learn what works (and what doesn’t work) to maneuver around the $10,000 SALT limitation.SALT Deduction Limit…Can You Get Around It? … [Read more...]

Nongrantor Trusts Can Be Very Useful in Certain Situations

February 5, 2019Estate Planning, legal education

A trust may be taxed as either a grantor trust or a nongrantor trust. Each type of trust has advantages and disadvantages. This article examines a nongrantor trust and situations in which it might be useful.Nongrantor Trusts Can Be Very Useful in Certain Situations … [Read more...]

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