One of the most frustrating things about trying to spread around your good fortune to the ones you love is the relatively low ceiling on non-taxable giving. If you've been a little too generous before, you know just how infuriating this can be. You just want to give...
What happens to my mortgage if I die?
After a person passes away, there are many things that must be handled with great care to avoid unnecessary disruption to the lives of those who survive the decedent. Administering an estate can be a complex matter, especially even if the decedent had created an...
Should you have more than one health care agent?
The threat of serious illness or injury looms over everyone. Even if you adhere to a relatively healthy lifestyle, you could still find yourself in a situation that results in your incapacitation. Whether the issue stems from a degenerative mental disorder, physical...
Do young people need an estate plan?
Many young people believe that they simply do not need to make an estate plan, or that estate planning is for older people. The truth of the matter is that estate planning can be helpful for anyone who wishes to dictate how their assets are distributed after their...
What are the tax benefits of a charitable trust?
Many people find, as they accumulate a significant estate, that they become more and more interested in exploring their options for including charitable giving in their estate plan. One of the most versatile and useful forms of charitable giving in estate planning is...
Do I need a will if I don’t own much?
Often, those who are young or do not have many material possessions fall prey to the incorrect assumption that they do no t need a will. However, this is a faulty approach to will-creation. Not only does a will govern how your estate will be distributed (however...
