Grief is intense after the loss of a loved one. Emotions are relatively challenging for many people. The complexity of grief can be particularly chaotic. Not only is a loved one no longer present, but the decedent is often someone who would have helped provide comfort and shoulder postmortem responsibilities. According to a recent Scubby […]
Probate can be more expensive than making an estate plan. People elect to avoid creating an estate plan for a variety of reasons. Some believe it is not important for them to take the time to do it. Others see the cost and consider it to be too expensive. According to a recent Nasdaq.com article […]
Talking with aging parents about estate planning is uncomfortable but necessary. People often avoid unpleasant conversations about various "elephants" in the room. Although avoiding an "elephant" can make everyone in the room feel less anxious in the moment, the relief is temporary when the elephant begins to move about. Unfortunately, "elephant avoidance" among family members […]
College students should prioritize their estate planning. No, really. Attending university is often the first time young adults are away from their families for longer than a few weeks. They must learn to juggle all aspects of their lives like homework, laundry, and meal planning. As college students practice their independence, it is helpful to […]
Portability election rules have been changed. For the better. Taxes are a common consideration in estate planning. The state and federal governments have several means of taxing assets left behind after a person dies. These can include inheritance taxes at the state level and gift and estate taxes at the state and federal levels. People […]
Hiring an estate planning attorney is always a good idea. Okay, that sounds self-serving, but stay with me on this. Many people try to do estate planning on their own. They think they can simply download a document from the internet and call it good. Generally, this does not turn out well. Even if a […]
Chadwick Boseman left a legacy of support. People are drawn to superhero stories. They like the idea of someone protecting and caring for others. Although the death of a hero onscreen is hard, the death of a respected person in real life is more devastating. Fans were shocked when the Black Panther actor died on […]
Transferring guns through estate planning requires unique planning. People tend to have strong feelings about their firearms. Some people appreciate them for their usefulness in hunting and protection. Other people fear them and want them to be completely illegal. According to a recent The National Law Review article titled “In the Crosshairs: Guns in Estate […]
Estate planning is not limited to a last will and testament. If you have watched a Hollywood movie or read a novel about someone leaving an inheritance, you have likely heard of a last will and testament. This is unsurprising as it is the most common legal document used to distribute assets to heirs. Unfortunately, […]
Estate inventory is one role of an executor. People can accumulate a lot of stuff throughout their lifetimes. This can include common clutter. It can also include valuable assets. After all, what is trash to one may be treasure to another. According to a recent Yahoo Finance article titled “What Is Included in an Estate […]
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