Living trusts have become a popular estate planning tool for many reasons – they offer flexibility and protection while helping you avoid the probate process. However, creating the trust is not enough by itself. One of the most common mistakes that people make is neglecting to actually fund the trust. […]
IRS Announces 2021 Adjustments to Several Trust, Estate Items in Revenue Procedure 2020-45
Wed Nov 4, 2020 | Estate Planning | Share
The Internal Revenue Service recently released Revenue Procedure 2020-45 which applies to taxable years beginning in 2021. This announced the annual inflation adjustments for more than 60 tax provisions. A few of the major items related to trusts and estates include the following: The basic exclusion amount (which includes the […]
When You Should Consider Hiring an Estate Litigation Attorney
Fri Oct 30, 2020 | Estate Planning | Share
When a relative or other loved one dies, there is a period of uncertainty even if there is a will or trust in place. Family members are grieving and yet strained family relations can still come to the surface. Most people do not want to cause trouble during this time […]
Asset Protection for Business Owners
Fri Oct 16, 2020 | Asset Protection | Share
Business owners spend a lifetime building a successful enterprise. If things go wrong, however, you could be putting your entire livelihood at risk. Without proper asset protection planning, your personal assets could be exposed to claims from creditors and other parties. Unfortunately, this is something that many business owners put […]