It’s a common misconception that a will and an estate plan are the same thing. After all, everyday language is less precise than legal terminology, and many...
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Common Estate Planning Questions (Part II)
Common Estate Planning Questions Death, taxes … and probate? Not necessarily. You can avoid probate by planning ahead to create non-probate assets....
AVOIDING INTESTACY: KNOWLEDGE IS POWER
AVOIDING INTESTACY: KNOWLEDGE IS POWER What is Intestacy? The word originates in the Latin “in testatus,” meaning no witness. It means you die without...
WHAT HAPPENS IF MY SPOUSE AND I DIE AT THE SAME TIME?
WHAT HAPPENS IF MY SPOUSE AND I DIE AT THE SAME TIME? The Parade of Horribles There’s an overarching principle taught to law school students. It’s...
I’M SINGLE & CHILDLESS. DO I STILL NEED A WILL?
I’M SINGLE & CHILDLESS. DO I STILL NEED A WILL? What happens if I don’t have a will? If you haven’t set forth your final wishes in a legally...
Using an Intentionally Defective Grantor Trust
Using an Intentionally Defective Grantor Trust What is an IDGT? An intentionally defective grantor trust (IDGT) is a tool used by...
ESTATE ADMINISTRATION: FISCAL OR CALENDAR YEAR?
ESTATE ADMINISTRATION: FISCAL OR CALENDAR YEAR? As the executor of an estate, one of the major choices you’ll make is whether to choose the calendar...
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