Enjoy this article courtesy of STEP: “In US v Micro Cap KY Ins. Co. Inc. (No. 5:16-cv-00278, 2017 WL 1132904), the US District Court (Eastern District of Kentucky) held, on March 27, 2017, that email communications between two doctors and the a law firm, which had advised them in the formation of captive insurance companies, […]
Read More »Do It Now: Name a Guardian for Your Minor Child(ren)
We know it’s hard. Thinking about someone else raising your children stops us all in our tracks. It feels crushing and too horrific to consider. But you must. If you don’t, a stranger will determine who raises your children if something happens to you – your child’s guardian could be a relative you despise or […]
Read More »The Lifetime QTIP Trust: Or (How to Maintain Control of Your Estate and Keep Spouse No. 2 Happy)
Estate planning for couples in a second or later marriage who have disproportionate estates can be tricky. One solution for allowing the well-to-do spouse to maintain control of their assets but keep their other half happy is the Lifetime QTIP Trust.
Read More »How to Make Your Inheritance Last
A 2012 study by Ohio State researcher Jay Zagorsky found that about one-third of Americans who receive an inheritance have negative savings within two years of getting their money, and of those who receive $100,000 or more, nearly one in five spend, donate or simply lose it all. If you are about to receive an […]
Read More »Why a Trust is the Best Option for Avoiding Probate
As Ambrose Bierce once darkly observed, “Death is not the end. There remains the litigation over the estate.”
Read More »Becoming a Successor Trustee
When a trustee passes away or becomes incapacitated, someone else has to take over the trust. This new trustee is called a successor trustee and needs to learn about all of his or her duties in handling the trust.
Read More »Documents Needed in Estate Planning
A well-planned estate is a wonderful legacy you can leave your heirs — instead of untangling a messy estate, they can follow concrete steps, allowing them to take care of business while mourning their loved one. You should consult with and hire a qualified estate attorney to help you through the process, estate settlement requires […]
Read More »You Can Forget about Estate Planning Mistakes!
The good thing about making mistakes when it comes to estate planning is that you won’t be around to suffer the consequences. The downside is that your loved ones could be subjected to further pain. To prevent you and your family members from enduring more stress, misery or confusion than necessary, here are five estate-planning […]
Read More »Silly Questions? Not When It Comes to Your Will
It’s something parents shudder to think about: a will. That’s probably why more than half of Americans with children do not have a legal will. Parents love their children, and the concept of dying and not being there for their children is simply not an option they consider. Establishing a will is a vital part […]
Read More »Why Do You Need a Will?
This article gives the example of a businessman who had named his son as the nominee in all his investments. Since the son was managing all the father’s investments, it was convenient. But since the businessman passed away without making a will, now his daughter is finding it difficult to prove that she, too, has […]
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