Has the recession started? When will it end? Most questions I am getting these days revolve around the idea of whether or not we are in a recession. Rising interest rates, lower GDP, and corporate earnings all point to recessionary times, but it is difficult to know when we enter or when we are done. Read the full article…
Anyone can disclaim a part of their inheritance. By doing so, it would go to the successor’s heirs as if the beneficiary had predeceased the decedent. But what if the beneficiary doesn’t want that bequest to go to their children, and instead, a favored niece or nephew? Is it possible to do that? The simple answer is Read the full article…
We often get questions about what to do when a person wants to give up their authority over their personal and financial life. If they do not already have a Revocable Living Trust that provides for a transfer of that authority, then the next best thing is a Power of Attorney (POA). The person who Read the full article…
As one annually services their automobile for an oil change and routine maintenance, it is also prudent to review your trust to confirm that your original documents are consistent with your wishes. At a minimum, one should look at the following provisions of their trust to determine if any changes are required: Successor Trustee – Read the full article…
The irrevocable life insurance trust (ILIT) can be an important estate strategy tool that may accomplish a number of estate objectives; however, it may not be appropriate for every individual.1, 2 What Is an ILIT? An ILIT is created by an individual (the grantor) during his or her lifetime. The ILIT owns a life insurance Read the full article…
