August 10, 2021 •
Estate Planning If you are drawing up your will and want to leave money to a minor child, using a testamentary trust is one way to do so. This legal document can also be beneficial in other situations, such as if you want to leave an inheritance to someone but aren’t sure they will use the gift wisely.
Read MoreAugust 3, 2021 •
Estate Planning The death of a family member or loved one is a tragic experience for many. While grieving, it is especially stressful because of the funeral planning and estate planning the immediate family will have to take care of.
Read MoreJuly 26, 2021 •
Estate Planning Should I terminate these trusts and just have my children as beneficiaries of my investment accounts and life insurance?
Read MoreJuly 13, 2021 •
Estate Planning My boyfriend and I have lived together for 13 years but he is still officially married to another woman. He has a life insurance policy and I’m the beneficiary, and I’m also the beneficiary of his 401(k). Do we need a will and do I have to worry about his wife getting the money?
Read MoreJuly 12, 2021 •
Estate Planning What happens if a non-spouse beneficiary inherits an IRA account but dies before the money is put in her name. There were no contingent beneficiaries. Which estate would get the IRA?
Read MoreJuly 9, 2021 •
Estate Planning My sister passed away. Her only possession was her home, which still has a mortgage and she left it to my son and daughter, her niece and nephew. What inheritance tax will there be?
Read MoreJune 30, 2021 •
Estate Planning As you prepare for your wedding, have open conversations with your soon-to-be spouse about your financial goals.
Read MoreJune 24, 2021 •
Estate Planning The word “estate” has always been connected to “ultra-rich” families, those with a lot to leave behind after their death. However, definitions have now changed, and anyone who has anything to leave behind needs to plan their estate.
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