Tag Archives: estate planning
Have an Estate Plan? Review this End of the Year Checklist.
As 2021 quickly comes to a close, do you still have many things on your to-do list? Are you spending time with family, trying to make plans for the new year and ensuring that you accomplish what you wanted to during this year? During this time of planning, we encourage you to also focus… Read More »
Do You Know How to Prepare Your Estate for Proposed Tax Law Changes
Are you aware of the news stating that the tax benefits that most Americans have benefited from for the past few years are under threat of being eliminated? In our practice, estate planning, and the variations surrounding passing your generational wealth to your family, continues to be at the forefront of our minds. Many… Read More »
Estate Planning Awareness Week Takes on More Significance Than Ever as Covid Persists
Did you know that Estate Planning Awareness Week is recognized in October? Estate planning can be an essential part of your financial health no matter your age or how much money you have. Estate planning can be critical for anyone who wants to help ensure their wishes are respected in the event of temporary… Read More »
Tips for Your Estate Planning as an LGBTQ+ Family
Since the Supreme Court legalized same-sex marriage in 2015, it would be easy to think that estate planning for LGBTQ+ couples would be just like heterosexual couples. Have you considered, however, that same-sex couples may have situations that require extra or special planning, such as adoption by non-biological parents or navigating unsupportive family dynamics?… Read More »
Estate Planning Tips Single Floridians Need When They Near the Proposed Tax Limits
Did you know that the state of Florida does not impose an estate or inheritance tax? This is great news, but some residents may have to remain mindful of the federal estate tax limits. While the current exemptions are high enough that very few Americans need to be concerned, at a federal exclusion of… Read More »
Do You Have An Estate Plan? Here Are Five Common Reasons Why Having An Estate Plan Is Important
Do you have an estate plan in place? There can be a variety of reasons why this can be important. Let us discuss five such reasons. 1. You have children. If you have a child, it can be important to at least have a Last Will and Testament. If you do not identify who… Read More »
Are There Different Types of Trusts That Can Be Used in Estate Planning?
Did you know that there are different types of trusts? This may come as a surprise to those new to the area of estate planning, but it may be important to be familiar with the basic types of trusts. We will discuss some of the basics about trusts and the different types of trusts… Read More »
