5 BY 5 POWER IN TRUST What is a 5 by 5 Power in Trust? A 5 by 5 Power in Trust is a clause commonly used in trusts. By its inclusion, it allows a...
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5 BY 5 POWER IN TRUST What is a 5 by 5 Power in Trust? A 5 by 5 Power in Trust is a clause commonly used in trusts. By its inclusion, it allows a...
Common Estate Planning Questions Death, taxes … and probate? Not necessarily. You can avoid probate by planning ahead to create non-probate assets....
Common Estate Planning Questions What is Probate? Probate is the process through which an executor or administrator gathers the assets of a...
AVOIDING INTESTACY: KNOWLEDGE IS POWER What is Intestacy? The word originates in the Latin “in testatus,” meaning no witness. It means you die without...
My Loved One Has Passed and I’m the Executor of the Estate. What Do I Do Now? Are you concerned about how to stay organized while dealing with...
ARE YOU SECURE FOR ’24? WHAT IS THE SECURE ACT? The SECURE Act stands for Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement Act. Signed...
SLAT: Take Advantage of Tax Exemption Strategy What’s SLAT? SLAT stands for Spousal Lifetime Access Trust. It is an irrevocable trust that one spouse...
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? 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 What is an IDGT? An intentionally defective grantor trust (IDGT) is a tool used by...
5 BY 5 POWER IN TRUST What is a 5 by 5 Power in Trust? A 5 by 5 Power in Trust is a clause commonly used in trusts. By its inclusion, it allows a trust beneficiary to take certain withdrawals from the trust. How Does a 5 by 5 Power in Trust Work? The 5...
JULY IS DISABILITY PRIDE MONTH Question: Why do we celebrate Disability Pride Month in July? Answer: July marks the anniversary of the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA). It’s a great time to celebrate the spirit of the law that was...
Common Estate Planning Questions Death, taxes … and probate? Not necessarily. You can avoid probate by planning ahead to create non-probate assets. Non-probate assets are assets that can be transferred after death to the joint owner without probate. Why...
So You Think You Need an Expert: A Cautionary Tale Part III: Components of a Good Expert Evaluation This blog is the third in a series of guiding parents in getting a good expert evaluation to serve as the foundation of their child’s IEP or 504 Plan....
Common Estate Planning Questions What is Probate? Probate is the process through which an executor or administrator gathers the assets of a deceased person, pays their taxes and their debts, and finally transfers any remaining assets to the decedent’s...