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Category: Estate Planning

How Millennials Can Save For Retirement

February 11, 2016
It is no secret that many millennials are beginning their careers with large amounts of debt. Many of them are making the mistake of waiting to save for retirement until their debts are paid off. Before they even start their...

Affording 100 Years of Life

February 7, 2016
The number of Americans living to see their 100th birthday is on the rise. It is not easy to pay for that many years of retirement.  According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, the number of Americans...

Estate Planning Statistics

February 24, 2015
When you don’t know where else to turn, look to the facts. Cold, hard, unflinching facts and statistics. As long as you understand the details behind the statistics and agree with the methods used, they can give you...

What Is a 1031 Exchange?

December 22, 2014
Typically, when you sell business or investment real property, you’re required to pay capital gains tax on the sale. Taxes are a fact of life, but wouldn’t you prefer to defer paying your taxes if you could? 1031...

When to Update Your Estate Plan

December 22, 2014
An estate plan is not a one-time, in-and-out procedure. The documents that make up your estate plan will significantly impact your life, your family, and your property after your death. To ensure everything occurs as...

Estate Planning FAQ

December 22, 2014
Did you know that you have an estate? It’s true! Not the sort of estate that contains a large house and lots of land in the countryside, but an estate made up of everything you own. All of your money and property blend...

Notifying Beneficiaries of a Trust

December 22, 2014
When a Grantor passes away, the Trustee of the estate must step into action. There are numerous tasks to complete, including collecting assets, paying taxes and bills, filing accountings, managing money for beneficiaries,...

Estate Planning Vocabulary

October 17, 2014
Do you speak legalese? Whether you do or you don’t, you’ll be happy to know that English is still the preferred language of American attorneys. Communication is key when it comes to estate planning, so if your...

How to Choose a Trustee for Your Estate

October 14, 2014
If you’re reading this article, I think it’s safe to assume that you either (1) have an estate plan already or (2) are aiming to create one soon. So first of all, good work! You’re ahead of the pack and...