We often think of retirement accounts as monolithic resources. It is easy to see why – we spend our working years socking away money for our future. Unfortunately, though, the rising cost of healthcare can quickly deplete even the largest of retirement funds. Because retirement accounts Continue reading
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Your Personal Property Memorandum: 4 Tips for Success
What is a personal property memorandum? It is a frequently-used estate planning document that provides an opportunity to expand upon your will or trust. Many wills or trusts simply divide the whole of an estate equally between surviving family members. But, what if you’d prefer a Continue reading
Five Key Considerations for Your Estate Plan
Maintaining your estate plan can feel overwhelming when faced with all the changes life can bring. Calling your attorney may not be your first instinct when you’re faced with a significant shift in income, investments, or employment, but consulting with us is a wise way to ensure Continue reading
3 Estate Planning Secrets the Wealthy Use That You Can Too!
Strategies to Enhance Your Success
Estate planning is complex and continually evolving. Often, affluent families are “early adopters” of the newest and best estate planning strategies. Luckily, by working with us, you can benefit from the same estate planning strategies that affluent Continue reading
Estate Planning Projects to Tackle in the New Year
As the end of the year approaches and you begin to look back on 2018, what changes need to be reflected in your estate plan? Have you gotten married or divorced in the past year? Perhaps you’ve welcomed a new child or grandchild, or experienced a change in your health. So much can Continue reading
2018 Midterm Elections: What Do They Mean For Your Estate Plan?
Strategic Planning Guidance in Light of the Midterm Results
Estate planning is meant to be an ongoing process, not a one-time transaction. In the same way that you never stop budgeting, saving, and investing as you go through life, it is also sensible to see estate planning as a lifelong Continue reading
Three Legal Strategies When Facing a Major Health Event
What You and Your Family Need to Know
Receiving a health diagnosis or learning that you need to undergo major surgery can cause substantial disruption in your day-to-day life. During this time, the last thing you may want to think about is estate planning.
Although you may have many Continue reading
What Do the New 199A Regulations Mean for You?
New Choices and Opportunities for Tax Savings
Are you a business owner curious about the new Section 199A deduction?
Although the deduction became effective on January 1, 2018, guidance on how it would be calculated was delegated to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) by Congress. Continue reading
Back-To-School Preparation: Not Just About the School Supplies
Use This Time to Revisit The Parts of Your Estate Plan That Impact Your Children Most
With all the considerations about your children’s wellbeing weighing on your mind from day to day, it can be easy to forget about some of the most important factors in keeping them well cared for Continue reading
Have You Taken Advantage of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act Planning Window?
Important Estate Planning Tips You Should Act on Now
Like all things, tax laws are constantly changing. Together, we need to respond quickly and strategically to the new developments in the tax law landscape. While you shouldn’t wait to review your estate plan in light of the passing Continue reading