When planning for the future care of their special needs child, parents have unique responsibilities. Funding a special needs trust (SNT) with life insurance is one of the most important things you can do to provide additional monies while protecting…
Back in 2007, hotel heiress Leona Helmsley left a trust fund of $12 million for the care of her Maltese puppy named “Trouble.” The Value of an Animal Trust for Your Pet For those who care about the well-being of…
It has become more important than ever to have a will, a living will, and perhaps even a living trust as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic in the US. Still, this knowledge is not translating into estate planning action.…
When you organize and prepare your financial information for the future, you will give peace of mind to yourself and relieve the burden on your loved ones. It will ensure proper management of your financial situation and afford control over…
Exactly what are special needs? A special need is a specific disability type that requires specialized education to aid those with learning difficulties, behavioral problems, or physical disabilities. For example, individuals with autism, ADHD, Asperger syndrome, Down syndrome, dyscalculia, dyslexia,…
As the federal estate tax exemption allowance threatens to be reduced, it may be time to reconsider how you plan to leave generational wealth to your heirs. Senate Democrats are proposing to lower the current estate tax exemption from $12.06…
Probate is the legal process of formalizing a will and appointing an executor to administer the estate for intended beneficiaries, according to the American Bar Association (ABA). Navigating the probate process will vary according to state law. Therefore, it is…
Over 5 million people worldwide suffer from Alzheimer’s disease, which has no cure as of yet. Projections by the Alzheimer’s Association (alz.org) are that by 2050 more than 14 million Americans will suffer from this disease. What can you do…
It is important to discuss your estate plan with your spouse or life partner thoughtfully and carefully. Before meeting with an estate planning attorney, it is best to discuss your ideas to present a united goal. This conversation can be…
The traditional estate planning elements are mostly irrelevant in the case of digital assets. Crypto-assets may comprise significant individual wealth in the forms of cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and noncurrency blockchain tokens. If you own any of these asset classes, addressing…