The Revocable Living Trust
There are many benefits to a revocable living trust that are not available in a will. An individual can choose to have one or both, and an attorney can best ...
Can Artificial Intelligence Programs Write Basic Estate Planning Documents?
With the increased coverage of artificial intelligence (AI) and all of the applications it can have in our everyday lives, some people may wonder whether an AI program can create ...
Estate Plan Lessons from DeMuth v. Commissioner
Lifetime gifts are a popular way to reduce estate and inheritance taxes. Currently, only estates worth $12.92 million or more are subject to the federal estate tax. To lower their ...
The Life and Legacy of Jimmy Buffett
Jimmy Buffett died on September 1, 2023, at age 76 after a diagnosis of Merkel cell carcinoma (skin cancer) four years earlier. He was a renowned singer-songwriter, film producer, businessman, ...
What Happens to My Leased Car If I Die Before the Lease Term Ends?
After a house, a car is often the second-most valuable piece of property a person owns. About 15–20 percent of new vehicles are leased rather than purchased and financed. Leasing ...
How Far in Advance Can I Begin My Estate Planning?
You can create your estate plan at any time, but many people choose to begin the process sooner rather than later. Why? Because you never know when life-changing medical or ...
Sometimes Stuff Is the Most Important Part of Your Estate Plan
Sometimes Stuff Is the Most Important Part of Your Estate Plan Most people usually think about who will receive their retirement and bank accounts, life insurance proceeds, real estate, ...
Beware of Unequal Contributions When Purchasing a House
At a time of record home unaffordability, more people are teaming up with friends and relatives to realize the home ownership dream. According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR), ...
Could a Testamentary Trust Be What Your Loved Ones Need?
One of the main reasons that a person creates a revocable living trust (a trust established during a person’s lifetime that they can amend or revoke) instead of relying on ...
You Can Benefit from Giving Gifts
A benefit of working hard is sharing the fruits of your labor with your loved ones. However, gift or estate tax consequences may impact high net worth clients when they ...