Estate Planning Articles
Planning for the Worst-Case Scenario
Sometimes, in an attempt to avoid thinking about the worst, we miss the opportunity to do the best for our loved ones. A comprehensive estate....
How Low Interest Rates Can Influence Your Estate Plan
You might not realize the advantages a low interest rate environment can offer for estate tax planning. Let's take a look at just a few.....
Why Everyone Needs an Estate Plan
People tend to think of estate planning as something that only the wealthy or the elderly need to do. In truth, regardless of your age,....
Five Non-Tax Reasons You Need an Estate Plan
Estate planning is only for wealthy people who want to reduce their estate taxes, right? Wrong! Only a tiny percentage of Americans need to worry....
Five Things Every Woman Should Know About Estate Planning
Women’s roles in society and within the family have shifted dramatically over the past several generations and women have more earning power than ever before,....
What to Expect at Your First Estate Planning Consultation
A little nervous about your first estate planning consultation? Don't be. Here's what to expect.....
Protect Your Right to Make Medical Decisions
Who would make your medical decisions if you were terminally ill or get into an unexpected accident? Have you expressed your wishes to your family....
Estate Planning is Essential for Same-Sex Couples
For most people, dying without an estate plan means burdening loved ones with added inconvenience, delay and expense. For same-sex couples, however, dying without an....
Loaning Family Money – What You Need To Know
Loaning Family Money – What You Need To Know Loaning Family Money – What You Need To Know Written By: The American Academy of Estate....
Medicaid Gifts to Children
Do the Medicaid gifting rules and asset transfer penalties have you confused? If so, you are not alone! Unfortunately, failing to understand the rules and....
