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Does Treating Your Children Fairly Mean Unequal Inheritances?
When thinking through their estate plan and how they want their assets(money and property) managed after they pass away, most parents wish...
Is an Income-Tax Time Bomb Lurking in Your Estate Plan?
As the federal estate tax exemption has ballooned from $5 million in 2011 to $13.99 million today (increasing to $15 million in...
Minimalist Estate Plan? Save “Less is More” for Your Decor!
In a modern world marked by information overload, overflowing inboxes, nonstop notifications, and the constant pressure to accumulate more stuff, minimalism offers...
Planning for Real Estate in a Foreign Country
The allure of a foreign land—perhaps where the weather is milder, the pace of life slower, and the cost of living lower—is...
Undoing an Irrevocable Life Insurance Trust: Options and Alternatives in...
The irrevocable life insurance trust (ILIT) has long been a staple of estate planning. This tool is designed to hold life insurance...
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...