Month: May 2016

Many people take a "set it and forget it" approach to estate planning. This is, they think their work is done once they make a will and other important estate documents. What few people realize is that an executor isn't just tasked with locating your will when you...

There are many strategies you can follow to reduce estate tax, with gift giving one of the best. While this sounds easy enough, there is more to it than meets the eye. This is particularly true because there are laws that govern what you can and cannot do. Here are a...

When it comes to making a will or creating an estate plan, many people delay until it is too late. Other times, they wait until a serious illness or hospitalization to make a will. When they wait too long, they usually prepare their will in a rush, with some people...

If you plan on creating a trust as part of your estate plan, it is good to know how this will impact you and your family, both now and in the future. The objectives of a trust are the same for most people, however, you are in a unique position that requires a detailed...