You have probably heard a lot of talk about the Federal estate tax and about its so-called repeal. In our current estate tax system your estate will be subject to Federal estate tax if your taxable estate is more than …
Trust Your Trust v1 Single Column
The use of Trusts as an estate planning tool has become more prevalent over the last few years. There are however, still some misconceptions about the use of trusts. Many still believe that trusts should only be used if taxpayers …
Dresser Drawer Deeds
“I don’t have to worry about probate because I have a quit claim deed.” You have probably heard this statement from family or friends or have said it yourself. You may attempt to do your own mini estate plan by …
How to Prevent Medical Conflicts
There has been a lot of talk about living wills and health care powers of attorney lately. These legal documents (often called health care directives) are important because they make your medical wishes known if you can not speak for …
Buying a Home
You may be looking to buy a new home. A common mistake many people make after finding a home they like, is to sign a purchase agreement, also called an offer to purchase, and then bring the signed agreement to …