Estate Planning

When a person dies, emotions and obligations intensify for the people he or she loved. After a death, everyone is grieving, albeit differently, and facing … Read more

In the last few decades, advances in medicine have greatly expanded the ability to extend and preserve life. This has made clarity about a dying … Read more

An inheritance tax is, as its name suggests, a tax on what you inherit. The federal government doesn’t treat any assets inherited when someone dies … Read more

A will is a document that allows you to be sure the people or organizations you choose will inherit your assets when you die. Failing … Read more

Many people begin thinking about estate planning when they get married, mostly because there’s suddenly someone else to involve in their financial matters. But if … Read more

An advance directive is a legal document that gives guidance about the types of healthcare a patient will accept in the event the patient becomes … Read more

Many people believe their living trust is complete once they sign a revocable living trust document into effect. When, in fact, it’s often the first … Read more

One of the worst times for a family can be after a loved one passes away. This time can be especially difficult when the person … Read more

If you are involved with the settlement of an estate for the very first time, it’s a fair guess that you’re wondering what the process … Read more