The pandemic has caused Americans to change their behavior in a number of different ways, and one of the most positive of these changes is related to estate planning. For…
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Why You Need a Trust - Even if You Aren't Rich
Why You Need a Trust – Even if You Aren’t Rich
When you hear the words, “trust fund,” do you conjure up images of stately mansions and party yachts? A trust is actually a great estate planning tool for many people…
With Tax Law s in Flux: What Should You Do Now? – Part 2
On September 13, 2021, Democrats in the House of Representatives released a new $3.5 trillion proposed spending plan that includes a wide array of changes to federal tax law s.…
House Democrats Propose Sweeping New Changes To Tax Laws That Stand To Have Major Impact On Estate Planning—Part 1
On September 13, 2021, Democrats in the House of Representatives released a new $3.5 trillion proposed spending plan that includes a wide array of changes to federal tax laws. Specifically,…
A Not-So-Happy Accident: Bob Ross ’ Estate Planning Failures Leave His Son With Next to Nothing—Part 2
As the host of the wildly popular The Joy of Painting TV series on PBS, Bob Ross became a pop-culture icon, who was equally famous for his giant head of…
A Not-So-Happy Accident: Bob Ross’s Estate Planning Failures Leave His Son With Next to Nothing—Part 1
As the host of the wildly popular The Joy of Painting TV series on PBS, Bob Ross became a pop-culture icon, who was equally famous for his giant head of…
Estate Planning Must-Haves For Single Parents
If you are a single parent, life for you right now probably couldn’t get any busier. You are likely being pulled between work, school activities, and home - and the…
Estate Planning 101 – Wills vs. Trusts
Wills and trusts are two of the most commonly used estate planning documents - they form the foundation of most estate plans. While both documents are legal vehicles designed to…
Legendary Rapper DMX Dies With No Will, Millions in Debt, and 15 Children—Part 2
Legendary hip hop artist DMX —born Earl Simmons—passed away on April 9 at age 50 after suffering a massive heart attack a week earlier at his home in White Plains,…
Legendary Rapper DMX Dies With No Will, Millions in Debt, and 15 Children—Part 1
Legendary hip hop artist DMX —born Earl Simmons—passed away on April 9 at age 50 after suffering a massive heart attack a week earlier at his home in White Plains,…