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5 BY 5 POWER IN TRUST
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 (Part II)
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
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
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?
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?
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
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?
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...
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