Posts in March, 2019

Mar 27 Estate Planning and Pets: Who Cares For Them When You Can’t?

Here’s a sad fact: The Humane Society of the United States estimates that as many as 100,000 to 500,000 pets end up in shelters, ...

Mar 20 Grieving Children Wish Mom Had an Estate Plan

Legal experts say estate planning doesn't have to be complicated or costly. When a parent dies somewhat unexpectedly, adult ...

Mar 14 Using Trusts to Maintain Control of Inheritances

Why would you leave an inheritance to a trust for a beneficiary rather than “outright” to the beneficiary? The answer is control. ...

Mar 13 How Do I Incorporate Charitable Giving into My Estate Plan?

Charitable giving comes in many forms. Some people donate annually to their favorite charities, while others may volunteer their ...

Mar 06 Should I Put My Firearms in a “Gun Trust”?

Make a mistake when inheriting an IRA and you might face tax consequences. Make a mistake when inheriting a gun collection, and ...

Mar 05 Think You’re Not in Favor of the Estate Tax? You’ll Be Surprised

However, there’s one type of tax on millionaires that Americans have consistently been skeptical of: the estate tax. Polling ...