Andre O. McDonald, Author at McDonald Law Firm, LLC

Your Divorce Decree: The First Step in Estate Planning

You and your spouse have recently divorced, and the judge has signed the divorce decree. Now what? Although you may feel that...

What happens if you can’t make your own decisions?

A stroke. A fall. A sudden diagnosis. In an instant, you could lose the ability to speak or make decisions. Incapacity doesn’t...

How to Minimize the (Voluntary) Federal Estate Tax with Portability

Most people may be surprised to learn that the federal estate tax is considered by some to be voluntary. Estate planning attorneys...

Surprise! You Cannot Easily Disinherit Your Spouse

Believe it or not, it is not easy to disinherit your spouse in the United States. In many states and the District...

Want to Disinherit Someone? This Is What You Need to...

Disinheritance—the intentional exclusion of a family member, usually a child or spouse, from receiving part of your estate after your death—is more...

Three Estate Planning Mistakes Farmers and Ranchers Make—and How to...

Farming and ranching is more than just a livelihood; it is about preserving a legacy and a way of life. Unfortunately, many...

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