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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Busted! Will Forgery Suspect Arrested
A Walnut Ridge woman was arrested Thursday for forging a will after someone else had died. KAIT reported the story in an ... Estate Planning

Date: 05/18/2015 Category: Estate Planning
Will Your Gift Be Taxed?
Every year, you're allowed to give another person up to the annual gift tax exclusion-this year $14,000-without reporting the ...

Date: 05/17/2015 Category: Estate Planning
Do You Expect an Inheritance to Retire On?
With millions of Americans woefully unprepared financially for retirement, many have come up with a workaround for not ... Estate Planning

Date: 05/15/2015 Category: Estate Planning
Don’t Have a Will? Cousin Vinny Could Be Your Kid’s Guardian!
If you do not have a will the state will provide one for you. And if you are married with young children and both parents die ... Asset Protection

Date: 05/14/2015 Category: Estate Planning
Give Money Now – Or Later?
For those who are fortunate to enjoy their retirement and have enough money to leave behind, they might be wondering whether ... Estate Planning

Date: 05/13/2015 Category: Estate Planning
Which Is Greater – Farmers Paying the Estate Tax or Americans on the Moon? Bill Maher Weighs In
Liberal comedian Bill Maher made an out-of-this-world comparison to poke a hole in the Republican argument that the estate ...

Date: 05/08/2015 Category: Estate Planning
Estate Tax Exemption May Go Up for Minnesota Residents
Minnesota lawmakers are considering a big reduction in the amount of taxes owed when wealthy people die. In their $2 billion ...

Date: 05/06/2015 Category: Estate Planning
Your Last Words Go Beyond Your Death Bed
If you don't have a will, you're not alone. You're actually in the company of the majority of adult Americans and some ... Estate Planning

Date: 05/05/2015 Category: Estate Planning
Inheritance-Stealing Granny
Betty Coleman faces charges for stealing her granddaughter's $50,000 inheritance. Learn why careful guardianship is vital in estate planning.

Date: 05/04/2015 Category: Probate
Avoid These Common Estate Planning Mistakes
Failing to take action or making the wrong moves can be costly for you and your heirs. Here are six blunders experts told us ... Estate Planning

Date: 05/01/2015 Category: Estate Planning
House of Representatives Passes Bills Concerning Gift and Estate Taxes
The U.S. House of Representatives this week passed a bill to provide gift tax certainty to individuals who make gifts to ... Estate Tax

Date: 04/30/2015 Category: Estate Planning
Inheritance Scam with a Twist
A Brooklyn woman scammed $300,000 from her friends by telling them she had inherited a boatload of cash but needed their ... Inheritance

Date: 04/29/2015 Category: Estate Planning

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