Estate Planning
Plan for your future today. Learn the specific estate planning documents you need to protect yourself and your loved ones.
-
Are Cash Gifts Taxable?
Giving money to someone you love shouldn't come with a side of tax anxiety. Learn how IRS gift tax rules work, including the annual exclusion, lifetime exemption, and common tax-free gift exceptions.
· 18 min read
-
Spouse Beneficiary IRA Rules
If you’ve inherited an IRA from your spouse, you may have more choices than you realize. Learn how spousal rollovers, inherited IRAs, RMDs, and tax rules can shape your next steps.
· 14 min read
-
How to Choose a Name for Your Trust
Find out what factors to consider when naming your trust—and whether or not you can change the name once your trust is funded.
· 8 min read
-
Will vs. Living Trust: Which Is Best for Your Estate Planning?
Wills and trusts can help you shape an estate plan to fit your needs. Knowing the differences between wills vs. living trusts can help you decide whether you need just one or both.
· 9 min read
-
What to Do When Someone Dies: Immediate Next Steps
After a loved one dies, it can be understandable to feel lost in grief and not know what to do. These 10 steps can be your guide in the first few days and weeks.
· 9 min read
-
What Is a Living Trust?
A living trust is a legal arrangement that specifies who manages your assets and who inherits them after you die—all while avoiding probate.
· 10 min read
-
What Is a Life Estate Deed?
A life estate deed is one way of transferring ownership of real property that offers a number of estate planning advantages.
· 8 min read
-
What Is a Letter of Testamentary and Why Do You Need One?
In order to fulfill your duties as the executor of an estate, you must first be granted the authority through a letter of testamentary. Read on to learn more.
· 9 min read
-
What Is a Family Trust and How Do You Start One?
If you’re interested in setting up a family trust, this article will help you understand what a trust is, how it can benefit your family, and the easy steps to get started.
· 9 min read
-
What Happens to Credit Card Debt when You Die?
You've done all the research and made sure your assets will be distributed to your heirs, but what happens to your credit card debt? And what about when you have more debts than assets? Get the skinny on how the courts settle your debt when you die.
· 2 min read
