It is funny how often we hear people say that two things we should not discuss are religion and politics. You really could almost increase this list however to include not discussing what the family plans to do when you pass. However, if you do not discuss what is to happen with your property upon [...]
On December 22, 2017, the President signed into law the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. This act accomplished several things. One large accomplishment of note is the fact that it opened the door on several outstanding opportunities for individuals and families working to implement or improve their estate plans. While some of these do have [...]
Estate planning can be a very difficult process. While it’s not brain surgery, making the decision to move forward with the planning requires us to face the fact that we will not live forever. This thought can stop many people right in their tracks. Others talk themselves out of seeing a qualified attorney to put [...]
In 2008, Congress recognized the need for the public to understand the importance and benefits of estate planning by passing House Resolution 1499, which designated the third week of October as National Estate Planning Awareness Week. Nevertheless, according to a 2019 survey carried out by Caring.com, 57% of adults in the United States have not [...]
