Our Estate Planning & Probate Blog

When it comes to estate planning, a little information can go a long way. In our blog, our legal team explores common problems we see when reviewing estate plans, as well as tips you can put into practice immediately to protect your future.

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What If the Estate Tax Reverts to its Previous Level?
The tax law finally passed. However, many questions remain up in the air. The estate tax exemption was doubled under the new ... Estate Tax

Date: 01/24/2018 Category: Estate Planning
Charitable Remainder Trust Needs to Be Handled Carefully
Charitable remainder trusts offer tax benefits but require careful management. Learn the risks and IRS requirements to avoid penalties in estate planning.

Date: 01/23/2018 Category: Trust & Estate Administration
The Most Inexpensive States for Funeral Services
The average cost of funeral services is much cheaper in some states than others. The reason for that is a simple matter of ... Elder Issues

Date: 01/22/2018 Category: Estate Planning
Court to Determine Fate of Las Vegas Shooter’s Estate
The potential high number of claims against the Las Vegas shooter's estate, has the court worried that there will not be ... Estate Administration

Date: 01/19/2018 Category: Probate
Bad States to Die In
While the federal estate tax exemption has been doubled through legislation, state estate taxes are still a concern for some ... Estate Planning

Date: 01/18/2018 Category: Estate Planning
Charles Manson’s Body Still on Ice
Officials in California would like to dispose of Charles Manson's remains as quickly as possible, but they are not sure who ... Estate Administration

Date: 01/17/2018 Category: Probate
Hefner’s Heirs Required to Stay Sober
A man known for his wild parties, left provisions in his estate plan that limit the ability of his heirs to do too much ... Estate Planning

Date: 01/16/2018 Category: Estate Planning
Taking Advantage of the Tax Cuts
The new tax cuts were passed so quickly and with so little debate, that it is not yet clear to experts. However, there are a ... Estate Planning

Date: 01/15/2018 Category: Estate Planning
Spousal Election Does Have an Exclusion
The spousal election can be a benefit in the future. When a surviving spouse inherits almost everything and gets a double ... Estate Tax

Date: 01/12/2018 Category: Estate Planning
Drugs May Be Responsible for Rising Death Rates
The premature death rate is rising, and opioid deaths may be contributing. The premature death rate measures the number of ... Medicaid

Date: 01/11/2018 Category: General
Retirement Accounts May Be Up but Highly Concentrated
Not that many Americans have sufficient stocks to take advantage of the market. The total amount of money in retirement ... Elder Issues

Date: 01/10/2018 Category: General
New Will Won’t Necessarily Override a Contract
A decision on assets can't always be changed. A recent case concerning a valid contract on assets and the impact of a will ... Estate Planning

Date: 01/09/2018 Category: Estate Planning

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