Asset Protection Planning Before There Is a Creditor Problem
Most people do not think about asset protection until something [...]
Estate Planning for Families With Property in More Than One State
Owning property in more than one state can create planning [...]
Planning for Incapacity When Wealth, Business Interests, or Family Conflict Are Involved
Estate planning is often associated with what happens after death. [...]
When Equal Inheritances Are Not the Same as Fair Inheritances
Many parents begin estate planning with a simple assumption: everything [...]
Why Beneficiary Designations Can Undermine a Carefully Drafted Estate Plan
Many people assume their will or trust controls what happens [...]
Why Wealth Planning Should Be Reviewed Before a Business Sale
For many business owners, the sale of a company represents [...]
Can Fixing a Trust Trigger a Gift Tax?
Families often want to change old trusts for good reasons. [...]
Directed Trusts: Why Dividing Trustee Duties Requires Careful Documentation
Modern trusts often divide responsibility among several people or institutions. [...]
Trust Situs and State Tax: Why Location Still Matters in Estate Planning
Many families assume that if they move to another state, [...]
Power of Substitution in a Trust: Why Equal Value Must Be Real
Many irrevocable grantor trusts include a power of substitution. This [...]