Each year, crowdfunding websites raise money for causes. Did you know such a website could impact your eligibility to receive Medicaid? Read on to learn how crowdfunding can impact Medicaid eligibility.Why Crowdfunding May Cost You Medicaid Eligibility … [Read more...]
Many Reasons to Plan
Each of us will die eventually. This article looks at how planning can make our passing easier for our loved ones. Specifically, this article looks at how planning can maintain privacy for your loved ones.Many Reasons to Plan … [Read more...]
New Tax Proposal re: Retirement Savings
There are new tax proposals working their way through the House and Senate. These proposals, if passed, would change retirement savings significantly. Read on to learn more about these proposals and whether they might impact you or your clients.New Tax Proposal re: Retirement Savings … [Read more...]
Staying Current on Estate Planning
It’s important for estate planning attorneys to stay up on the latest developments and techniques. The American Academy of Estate Planning Attorney held its semi-annual conference in Atlanta last month. Read on to learn more about the topics discussed at that cutting-edge conference.Staying Current on Estate Planning … [Read more...]
Kiddie Tax is Worse Than Ever
The Kiddie Tax can apply to the unearned income of children. Read on to learn if this tax applies to you or your children. Also, learn ways to avoid the Kiddie Tax.Kiddie Tax is Worse Than Ever … [Read more...]
What is a GST Trust?
A Generation-Skipping or “GST” trust can be a good way to keep assets out of the taxable estate of a beneficiary and yet still allow them to be used for the beneficiary’s benefit during life. Read on to learn more about this type of trust and whether it might make sense for you.What is a GST Trust? … [Read more...]
Planning is Critical
It’s important to have a plan. If you don’t have a plan, your state law dictates who gets your property and makes decisions for you. Read on to learn more about a heart-breaking story of someone who didn’t plan and the consequences.Planning is Critical … [Read more...]
Making Trusts More Flexible
Trusts can be drafted to be quite flexible. This article examines several ways you can add flexibility to your trust. This added flexibility will increase the usefulness of your trust.Making Trusts More Flexible … [Read more...]
Trust Protectors Add Flexibility
Trusts can be drafted to be quite flexible. This article examines how Trust Protectors can add flexibility to your trust. This added flexibility can increase the usefulness of your trust.Trust Protectors Add Flexibility … [Read more...]
Modifying an Irrevocable Trust
Irrevocable trusts often can be modified. They can be modified under the Uniform Trust Code or a state law decanting. Read on to learn more about how a modification of a trust can help.Modifying an Irrevocable Trust … [Read more...]
