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Estate planning lawyers frequently emphasize the fact that estate planning is something that people of all ages should take seriously. Of course we would all like to live long and […]

The prospect of passing away is something that really doesn't cross the minds of people very often until they reach an advanced age. As a result, many individuals do not […]

Though there are estates that will require some complex plans, the majority of people are going to have to concern themselves with two major issues. The first one is very […]

When you are planning your estate it is likely that you have multiple objectives in mind, and if you're like most people making sure that your loved ones are provided […]

It is logical to assume that passing along assets to your heirs after you die is not something that will cost you a lot of money. Why should it? Of […]

Making advance plans for the latter portion of your life is always going to be the wise course of action because the reality is that we all get older, we […]

Intelligent retirement planning that is given enough time to succeed will usually pay huge dividends.  However, the fact is that the future is uncertain and there are no absolute guarantees. […]

When people debate the fairness of the estate tax the primary argument against it is the fact that it is in and of itself an instance of double taxation. You […]

The estate tax can be devastating to your legacy, and it is important to take steps to mitigate your exposure for the well-being of your loved ones. At the present […]

The field of estate planning contains many different legal instruments that most people have never heard of, so it can be kind of confusing when you start to do your […]

When you are planning for the future it is very important to be apprised of all the facts and trends that are relevant. A vital area to be aware of […]

There are people who view estate planning as something that is separate from retirement planning and the rest of the financial planning that they do throughout their lives. But the […]

When someone mentions estate planning you probably think of wills and trusts , but it may be useful to look at the broader picture. We are all aware of the […]

Last year, estate planning attorneys were placed in a difficult position because there was a lot of uncertainty regarding the future of the estate tax parameters. If the laws stayed […]

It is never too early to start planning for your retirement. There are those who are under the impression that Social Security is going to take care of their foundational […]

When you are planning for your retirement and the ultimate distribution of your assets to your loved ones after you pass away it is important to make accurate projections with […]

Before we take a look at a couple of  simple probate avoidance tools, let's examine the reasons why people avoid probate in the first place. For one thing, probate can […]

Intelligent planning sometimes involves the necessity to work backwards, identifying your long-term goals and then acting appropriately as you walk the path toward achieving them. When it comes to estate […]