What Should I Look for in a Trustee?
Do not put off finalizing and signing your estate planning documents, just because you have reached an impasse on who to name as trustee.
Do not put off finalizing and signing your estate planning documents, just because you have reached an impasse on who to name as trustee.
News that Detroit real estate billionaire and Cleveland Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert suffered a stroke over the weekend, has raised interest in his succession plans for his many business interests.
There is nothing wrong with letting your inheritance sit, until you have explored all of your options and have a full understanding of how a windfall can affect your personal taxes.
Your estate plan isn’t finished just because your attorney has drawn up a will. Proper asset titling is the next step.
Financial planning is daunting enough, but it becomes more complicated and critical when you have a child or family member with special needs.
There are plenty of aging parents out there making life difficult for their adult children…
My mom wants to leave her house to me, since I’m the only girl. My brothers may try and contest this in probate court. What can my mom do to be sure I receive ownership of the house upon her death?
Estate administration in the digital age requires having a strategy to share passwords to your computer, email and online accounts. Without that, things quickly get complicated.
As it turns out, though, living wills and durable power of attorney for healthcare are two things that single people might especially want to give some thought to.
No matter what line of work you are in, estate planning has facets that apply to everyone, and it comes down to documenting wishes and avoiding probate and unnecessary taxes. Too many people put it off, but, in general, the sooner you do it, the better.