Truths and Myths About Estate Planning
Truths – An estate plan that utilizes a “fully funded” revocable living trust avoids probate. Fully funded means that all appropriate assets are titled in the name of the trustees of the trust. Please note, retirement plans should not be retitled to your trust!...
International Estate Planning Basics
Estate Tax Exclusion amount in 2009 available to a non US citizen who is a resident is $3,500,000. Estate Tax Exclusion amount in 2009 available to a nonresident noncitizen spouse limited to $60,000. Gift Tax Exclusion amount in 2009 available to a non US citizen who...
Estate Planning for Families with Kids
OF HEARTS AND MINDS Estate Planning for Families with Kids If you are a parent and have children, this series on estate planning for families with kids is designed to address your basic estate planning questions. When I meet with clients with children under the age of...
Planning for a Loved One with Special Needs
When planning for a loved one with special needs, here are a few points to consider. When I speak of a Special Needs Trust, I sometimes use the term ‘luxury trust’. My point in using this term is to highlight the fact that Special Needs Trusts are designed to provide...