Valentine’s Day is a day to celebrate love and companionship, two categories your pet surely falls under. Unfortunately, you can’t give your pet the classic rose and chocolate combo. For one, most pets cannot consume chocolate. Flowers can be poisonousREAD MORE
Author: Rodney Hatley
Succession and estate planning is difficult and time-consuming. However, it is also a key step for a business that can grow into the future.
One sure-fire way your clients can reduce the size of their taxable estate is to give gifts to loved ones while they’re still alive. But when are ‘deathbed gifts’ considered to be complete for estate and gift tax purposes?
You spend a lifetime building your business, so it’s crucial to have a game plan when it’s time to leave. Being prepared will help optimize the transition from a financial and tax perspective.
While many still mourn the unexpected and untimely death of the rapper Coolio on September 28, 2022, many estate planning attorneys and financial professionals are pointing out the financial and tax implications of his not having done an estate plan.READ MORE
Regardless of the preferred record-keeping mode, most people have some sort of digital footprint, making it important to know who would have access to your digital assets if you became incapacitated and how those assets would be distributed in the event you pass away.
The way in which assets are titled can be vital.
Chances are, your home is full to the brim with cherished memories of family and friends. But, as you get older, you may start wondering what exactly will happen to your home when you pass away. Fortunately, a life estate can take away the uncertainty of this thought by legally assigning an heir to receive your property without interference from court proceedings.
In many marriages, one spouse manages the finances and the other manages the day-to-day household decisions and maintenance. But what if your spouse tragically, suddenly, passes away?
From digital assets to financial accounts to sentimental items, here’s what to think about to make sure your loved ones have access to everything they need when you pass away.