As Americans continue to live longer, many of today’s retirees are finding it necessary to help elderly parents or relatives manage their personal and financial affairs.
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Securing Future Care with a Special Needs Trust
Caring for a child or an adult with special needs can be emotionally challenging for parents, family members, and other caregivers.
How Trusts Can Benefit You and Your Family
Many people perceive trusts as a complex subject better left to their attorney. As a matter of fact, they often think trusts are available only to the wealthy.
Securing Your Family’s Future
No one wants to dwell on it, but death is an inevitable part of life. Once you plan for its eventuality, you may rest easy with the hope that your family will be taken care of.
A Quick Estate Planning Quiz
This quiz is designed to stimulate your thinking about estate planning issues that may need your attention.
Loaning Money to Your Children
While large loans from parents to offspring are quite common, it is important to pay attention to the tax rules that apply to the transaction.
Tax Audits: Cause for Concern?
Not knowing the factors that can trigger an IRS audit often contributes to high levels of anxiety.
GRATs: A Planning Tool for Business Succession
With a GRAT, you can put all or part of your company’s stock into an irrevocable trust that pays you (the business owner) a fixed income for a specified number of years.
The “What” and “Why” Behind Estate Planning
A properly structured estate plan will help to fulfill your specific goals and wishes for asset control and distribution during your lifetime and after your death.