How to Include Cryptocurrencies in your Estate Plan

The primary goal of your estate plan is the overall protection of wealth and assets in the event of your death or incapacitation. It ensures your assets may be distributed,…

The Importance of Family Legacy Planning

At its heart, an estate plan is deciding what would happen to your property and wealth in the time following your incapacity or death. It identifies who you would like…

Love, Marriage, & When to Update Your Estate Plan

Whether having recently married or you’re about to take the plunge, you more than likely have a lot on your mind. Wedding plans, family plans, and an entire lifetime together…

What is a foreign trust?

The Tax Implications of a Foreign Trust The issue of foreign trusts comes up in estate planning during a number of different situations. For example, if you name a successor…

5 Ways to Keep Your Family Out of Court After…

You have likely heard over and over that there are many advantages to creating a comprehensive estate plan. One of the most important benefits for many individuals is that it…

Estate Planning for Blended Families

The term “blended family” has become commonplace in our society and refers to a family where one or both spouses were previously married and have children from prior marriage. In…

Estate Planning with Gifts to Grandchildren

If you are in your “golden years” and are looking for ways to spread your wealth, you should consider the various tools that will allow you to financially protect and…

10 Things to Ask Before Hiring an Estate Planning Lawyer

10 Questions to Ask Before Hiring an Estate Planning Lawyer Before hiring an estate planning lawyer to guide you and your family, ask these 10 questions to ensure that you don’t end…

Before You Take Off for Summer Vacation, Take On These…

Take Care of These 5 Things Before You Hit The Beach It’s no surprise that Americans spend more time planning their summer vacations than they do planning their estate. After…

How to Benefit from an Estate Plan When You Own…

The Benefits of an Estate Plan Many parents believe that by adding a child’s name to a property deed, they can pass along the property outside of probate. Unfortunately, those…