Are you a taxpayer who has purchased long-term care insurance (LTCI)? Take note of your policy details and your premium amount, as you may be able to deduct the cost…
A qualified personal residence trust (QPRT) is an irrevocable trust used to achieve estate and gift tax savings. The basic idea behind a QPRT is to transfer the equity in a…
An executor is a person or entity you choose to carry out your last wishes outlined in your will. Your executor should be someone you trust is responsible enough to…
A power of attorney (POA) is a legal agreement that gives a person (agent) the ability to act on behalf of another person (principal). A common question asked about POAs is…
A power of attorney is a powerful planning document that enables you (the principal) to give another person (the agent or attorney-in-fact) the power to act for you while you are…
The person you name as your executor will be accountable for a number of important tasks, even in managing the administration of a small estate. This may include filing tax…
A sole benefit trust is a helpful estate planning tool if your family has cross-generational support needs. Read on to find out more about a sole benefit trust and its…
The guardianship of an adult, in which a judge appoints an individual to make choices for a person over 18, is appropriate when the adult lacks capacity. Capacity is a…
Serving as a trustee of a special needs trust can be a time-consuming and complicated job, which is why trustees are almost always entitled to compensation for their services. Payment…
There are various benefits to creating a testamentary trust. This article discusses the benefits of adding one to your estate plan. What Is a Testamentary Trust? A testamentary trust allows…