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The Intersection of Legacy Contacts and Estate Planning

March 2, 2022Estate Planning, Legal Education, technology

As more and more individuals get comfortable in the digital world, Estate Planning has changed to address the collection and transfer of digital assets.  The widespread use of a legacy contact allows owners of digital content to determine what will happen with it after they die.  Read on to learn more. … [Read more...] about The Intersection of Legacy Contacts and Estate Planning

It’s Better to Give Than to Receive

February 16, 2022Estate Planning, Legal Education

Most taxpayers understand that to receive the benefit of charitable deductions, they need to itemize their income tax deductions.  However, in the wake of the pandemic, Congress passed legislation allowing even those who take the standard income tax deduction to benefit from a charitable income tax deduction. Read on to learn more. … [Read more...] about It’s Better to Give Than to Receive

Practical Lessons in Drafting

February 9, 2022Estate Planning, Legal Education

Individuals who undertake Estate Planning want to ensure that their plan works the way it’s intended. When clients neglect to consider Estate Planning on a regular basis, they set themselves up for failure. Waiting until an emergency arises almost guarantees that the plan will fail when needed the most. Estate Planning completed under duress can lead to unfavorable results. Read on to learn more. … [Read more...] about Practical Lessons in Drafting

The Sky Isn’t Falling

February 2, 2022Estate Planning, Legal Education

When we learned of the original provisions in the Build Back Better Act, many individuals panicked, rushing to complete Estate Planning or seeking to undo certain aspects of their estate plan. As the Build Back Better Act has evolved, many wondered if they should have waited before making significant changes to their estate plan. No matter what happens with the Build Back Better Act, an estate plan centered on long-term goals will serve you well. Read on to learn more. … [Read more...] about The Sky Isn’t Falling

Using Entities in Estate Planning

January 26, 2022business succession planning, Estate Planning, Legal Education

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More and more families own property, assets, and businesses together. Using an entity to govern operations provides stability by allowing continued operation upon the death of an owner. When the governing agreement and estate planning documents of a deceased owner conflict, unintended, potentially litigious, results occur. Read on to learn more. … [Read more...] about Using Entities in Estate Planning

FAQs for People Without an Estate Plan

January 20, 2022Estate Planning

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If you don’t have an estate plan, you’re putting unnecessary stress on yourself and your loved ones. Fortunately, there’s a simple solution: take action. In other words, it’s time for you to learn more about estate planning. Doing so will position you to create an estate plan that gives you the peace of mind you deserve. Of course, there’s more to this than meets the eye. You need to know your goals, your estate planning options, and estate planning laws — and that’s just the … [Read more...] about FAQs for People Without an Estate Plan

Tax Planning for 2022

January 19, 2022Estate Planning, Legal Education

Planning is important for your income taxation during life as well as for any estate tax at death. Even though 2022 is just starting, it’s not too early to think about planning for whatever it may bring your way. Read on to learn more. … [Read more...] about Tax Planning for 2022

Living in a Digital World and the Importance of Planning for Cryptocurrency

January 5, 2022Estate Planning, Legal Education

Cryptocurrency has become increasingly popular as a form of investment in recent years. More and more established financial institutions recognize cryptocurrency and allow its use. As cryptocurrency becomes mainstream, it’s important to consider estate planning implications for holding this digital asset. Read on to learn more. … [Read more...] about Living in a Digital World and the Importance of Planning for Cryptocurrency

Don’t be a Turkey – Use Your Annual Per Donee Exclusion Amount

December 29, 2021Estate Planning, Legal Education

As fall turns into winter and the holiday season arrives, it’s natural to review the year, plan for the next, and count your blessings. One of the ways to plan for the next year, and perhaps to address some outstanding concerns in this one, is to consider making annual per donee exclusion gifts. This article will explore annual exclusion gifting and demonstrate how gifts of seemingly modest amounts can be a powerful estate planning tool. Read on to learn more. … [Read more...] about Don’t be a Turkey – Use Your Annual Per Donee Exclusion Amount

Are You Too Young for Estate Planning?

December 28, 2021Estate Planning

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Most people don’t look forward to estate planning, so they search for every excuse possible to put it on the backburner. And for those who are young — such as individuals fresh out of college — they assume that they’re too young to get serious about estate planning. However, this line of thinking is a mistake. You’re never too young for estate planning. Once you reach the age of 18, it’s something you should at least think about. You don’t have to take immediate action, but you must keep … [Read more...] about Are You Too Young for Estate Planning?

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