Contesting a Will: How to Prevent Family Estate Disputes

By |2023-10-17T10:05:04-05:00October 20th, 2023|Blog, Estate Planning, Tips|

Contesting a will is a complex and emotionally charged process that can lead to rifts among family members. The passing of a loved one is a difficult time for any family, and it can become even more challenging when disputes arise over the distribution of their estate. We've seen many famous examples of this [...]

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Planning for Pets in Your Estate

By |2023-10-12T09:53:46-05:00October 13th, 2023|Blog, Estate Planning, Tips|

Estate planning is a critical process that often focuses on the distribution of assets and property among family members and beneficiaries. However, for many of us, our pets are not just animals but beloved members of the family. As responsible pet owners, it's essential to include planning for pets in your estate to ensure [...]

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Payable on Death Accounts & Your Estate Plan

By |2023-10-05T10:34:53-05:00October 6th, 2023|Blog, Estate Planning, Estate Planning|

Let's deep dive into the benefits and pitfalls of Payable on Death Accounts. When it comes to managing your finances and planning for the future, understanding your options is key. One financial tool that you may have come across is the Payable on Death (POD) account. Here we'll break down what POD accounts are [...]

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Unlocking Tax Savings for Business Owners: Section 1202 Stock

By |2023-10-03T11:00:28-05:00September 29th, 2023|Blog, Business Law, Tax Law, Tips|

Tax savings for business owners may be found in the Qualified Small Business Stock. As a business owner or professional looking to invest in small businesses, you're likely always on the lookout for ways to optimize your financial strategy. One powerful but often overlooked avenue for reducing tax liability is Section 1202 stock, also [...]

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Non-Financial Ways to Leave a Legacy

By |2023-09-19T12:06:17-05:00September 22nd, 2023|Blog, Estate Planning|

Your estate plan should include non-financial ways to leave a legacy. Estate planning is often associated with managing one's financial assets and ensuring a smooth transition of wealth to future generations. While financial planning is a crucial aspect, it's equally important to consider the non-financial ways to leave a legacy. Your values, beliefs, and [...]

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The Best Ways to Leave Your Kids an Inheritance

By |2023-09-14T10:47:33-05:00September 15th, 2023|Blog, Estate Planning, Estate Planning, Tips|

The best ways to leave your kids an inheritance don’t need to be as complicated as you may think. Leaving an inheritance for your children is a thoughtful and caring way to provide for their financial future. Whether you have accumulated substantial wealth or modest assets, planning how to pass them on efficiently is [...]

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Estate Planning for Non-Married Couples

By |2023-09-07T10:27:00-05:00September 8th, 2023|Blog, Estate Planning, Estate Planning|

When we think of estate planning, the image that often comes to mind is of a married couple with children, creating a will and establishing trusts. However, estate planning is not exclusively reserved for married couples. Long-term, unmarried couples can also benefit greatly from proper estate planning, and in some cases it's even more [...]

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Why Estate Planning is More Than Passing on Your Money

By |2023-08-31T10:55:58-05:00September 1st, 2023|Blog, Estate Planning, Estate Planning|

Estate planning is more than just passing on your money. When most people hear the term "estate planning," their thoughts naturally gravitate towards financial assets, wills, and inheritances. While it's undeniable that financial planning is a crucial aspect of estate planning, there's a deeper dimension to consider – one that involves passing on more [...]

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Why You Need a Digital Executor in Your Estate Plan

By |2023-08-24T10:50:30-05:00August 25th, 2023|Blog, Estate Planning, Estate Planning|

A Digital Executor is a relatively new concept when it comes to estate planning. So what is it and why do you need one? In today's increasingly digitized world, our lives are intertwined with the digital realm. From social media accounts and email addresses to online banking and cherished memories stored on the cloud, [...]

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Separate versus Joint Trusts- What’s Best for Your Family?

By |2023-08-15T12:12:37-05:00August 18th, 2023|Blog, Estate Planning, Estate Planning|

Deciding if you need separate versus joint trusts is a conversation that blended families need to have. Blended families, a term used to describe families created when two people with children from previous relationships come together, bring about a host of financial complexities that demand careful consideration. Balancing the financial needs of biological children, [...]

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