Estate Planning Blog

Your required minimum distributions, or RMDs, can impact other aspects of your financial life, like taxes or Medicare costs.

Understanding the differences between Medicaid planning and estate planning is crucial for anyone looking to secure their financial future and ensure that their healthcare needs are met in their later years. While each serves distinct purposes, they are often interconnected, requiring careful coordination to achieve your overall planning objectives. Learn more about how you can protect your assets, ensure access to necessary care and leave a legacy for your loved ones.

If you're considering a bypass trust as part of your estate plan, consulting with an experienced estate planning attorney is essential. They can help you understand if a bypass trust is the right option for your situation and guide you through the process of setting one up.

Establishing a family trust can be a crucial step in protecting your assets and ensuring the financial well-being of your family. If you’re considering setting up a family trust, contact an experienced estate planning attorney to explore your options and create a plan tailored to your needs.

Being an executor of a will is a significant responsibility, requiring dedication, integrity and, often, legal and financial proficiency. Whether you're preparing to serve as an executor, need to appoint one, or seek to create an effective estate plan, professional guidance can ensure that your estate is managed according to your wishes and the law.

Like your preventive doctor visits, you should regularly check in on your estate plan to ensure that it’s in good shape for when it’s needed.

A living trust (also called a revocable trust or revocable living trust) can be beneficial to a much broader group of Americans than most people expect.

As you plan for the year ahead, you may be thinking about how the IRS’ changes to income tax brackets and standard deductions—which include a 5.4% bump in bracket thresholds—could impact the 2024 income tax planning season.

Can a Limited Liability Company provide an effective way to protect your personal assets from the risks associated with running a business? In this post, we review the benefits of creating a clear legal separation between your personal and business assets.

Will an asset protection trust protect your assets from creditors, lawsuits, or other financial risks? If you're considering an asset protection trust or want to learn more about how it can fit into your estate plan, this article will guide you to the next step.