Talking about the future, especially regarding estate planning, often feels uncomfortable and even taboo in many families. Yet, initiating this conversation ensures respect for your parents' wishes and prepares the family for any eventuality. Estate planning involves...
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Estate Planning
How should you choose an executor?
Planning for the future involves making decisions, and one of the most important ones is selecting an executor for your will. An executor is someone you trust to carry out your final wishes and manage your estate after you die. It is a demanding role that requires...
What can a revocable trust do you for your estate?
One of the primary concerns in creating any estate plan is how you can set your family up financially. While this is not a fun topic, it is important to ensure that your assets pass in the way you intend. A revocable trust may play a large part in your estate plan....
4 common myths about estate planning
Estate planning is a big aspect of financial foresight. As you start the journey of securing your assets for the future, it is important to talk about common myths that might hinder your understanding. Part of this involves unraveling four prevalent misunderstandings...
Why divorce is a good time to update your estate plan
Divorce is a significant life event that can bring about a myriad of changes. One overlooked aspect is the need to update your estate plan. For example, while the emotional and financial aspects of divorce take center stage, it is important to recognize that your...
What happens to estate tax exemptions at sunset in 2025?
To keep up with inflation, the IRS has been increasing estate tax exemptions yearly as part of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) that took effect in 2017. These increased exemptions are only temporary and are set to expire at sunset in 2025. The big question is, how...
Estate planning 101
Estate planning allows you to secure your future and ensure that your executor will distribute your assets according to your wishes. It involves making important decisions about your property, finances and healthcare preferences. There are steps that you should take...
The importance of wills and trusts
In the intricate tapestry of life, where uncertainties loom large, change remains constant. As people contemplate what will happen to their loved ones after their death, the future may seem daunting. Among the pivotal tools that empower individuals to exert control...
Are you prepared for the upcoming estate tax sunset?
Considering passing on your estate to your loved ones? You may want to act now. Much like a sunset, the current lifetime estate and gift tax exemption is at an all-time high but is set to expire by the end of 2025. Unless lawmakers decide to extend this deadline, the...