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Discover the challenges of sibling conflicts over family inheritance. Find helpful tips for resolving disputes and communication issues.
This is the perfect time to get an estate plan in place, or if you have one already, to make sure your plan is updated for changes in the law and that it reflects your current intentions.
Can you revoke an irrevocable trust? Recent news sheds light on the complexities of challenging an ironclad legal structure.
Murdoch’s succession plan sheds light on whether an irrevocable trust can truly be changed, revealing key insights for estate planning.
Stay prepared for the future with an updated will. Find out the key times when you should consider making changes to your will to protect your wishes.
You need to keep it up-to-date and make changes after certain events occur to ensure that your assets will be distributed according to your wishes when you pass.
While most Americans aren’t in the market for tax shelters, the allegations in this case are a reminder of what can happen when taxpayers ignore professional advice and common sense on taxes.
Discover how to safeguard your property and qualify for long-term care with Medicaid in Missouri. Learn about asset protection plans and exemption criteria.
Because we are reluctant to discuss wills, many families only learn what their loved ones want to happen with their property after funeral services, and grief has made everyone fragile. A recent article from Success, “Will Power: Why Transparency in Estate Planning Matters,” explains how family members can share their wishes with loved ones during difficult times. People not used to dealing with large sums of money may not have plans for tax-efficient wealth transfer. This includes parents who have devoted their lives to saving for retirement and need a plan both to use their accumulated wealth and pass it…
A revocable trust allows assets correctly transferred into the trust during the grantor's lifetime to bypass probate. This can simplify asset distribution and help preserve privacy.
Property and Asset Protection Medicaid Estate Planning
Using DIY deeds like quitclaim deeds can create more problems than they solve, from legal complications to financial penalties.