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In 2008, Congress recognized the need for the public to understand the importance and benefits of estate planning by passing House...

Estate planning can be a very difficult process. While it’s not brain surgery, making the decision to move forward with the planning...

For each season, there is planning that you must do on the farm. In order to be successful, this planning must be done thoughtfully and...

Have you considered what will happen to your car when you pass away? In 2019, it is projected that there will be 281.3 million registered...

The Federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) was enacted to provide guidelines to the healthcare...

When you sit down to create your estate plan, there are likely dozens of questions running through your mind. Who should get possession...

For most people, the phrase “power of attorney” means very little. Even for those educated on the subject, it is easy to forget exactly...

No matter the time of year, it is always a good opportunity for members of the military and their loved ones to consider setting up — or...

It is a common misconception that financial management and estate planning are reserved for the wealthy. Regardless of how much you have...

If you think you only need to create discretionary lifetime trusts for young, troubled, or financially inexperienced beneficiaries, then...

A will or trust contest can derail your final wishes, rapidly deplete your estate, and tear your loved ones apart. But with proper...

Most families are happy families. They get together for the holidays, share laughs, and tell stories. Everyone gets along and enjoys each...

While we all want to provide financial help to our loved ones—whether they are family or close friends—it is important to understand that...

If you become incapacitated, who is going to take care of you? You will not be able to make medical decisions for yourself and you will...

Getting the news that you have to undergo major surgery is never easy. Preparing for absences from work, planning for childcare and...

1) Myth: My spouse can make all of my healthcare and financial decisions because he/she is my spouse. Reality: This is not always the...

While saying the words “I love you” is indeed romantic, you should know that putting together a well-crafted estate plan is a concrete...

The year 2018 was no stranger to natural disasters. From multiple earthquakes, back-to-back hurricanes, and raging wildfires, the United...

Sadly, most Americans are indifferent to estate planning - at best - or completely ignore the issue - at worst. When it comes to estate...

If you or someone you know has received an inheritance, it is important for you to understand how to manage your basis “step up.” A “step...