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What is Intestate Succession in California?
Intestate succession is the term to describe the process for handling an individual’s estate when that person dies...
Excess Exemption -Spousal Lifetime Access Trust
A Spousal Lifetime Access Trust (SLAT) is a popular type of irrevocable trust used during the estate planning process....
Potential Changes to Estate Tax Law in 2021
This article describes two possible tax law changes currently being considered by Congress. The likely impact on...
Estate Planning for Non-U.S. Citizens
With more than 45 million foreign-born individuals within its borders, the United States has more immigrants than any...
Ensure That Your U.S. & U.K. Wills Don’t Override One Another
International estate planning can be incredibly complex. Factors such as dual citizenship, domiciliary status, the...
Estate Planning Trust Options: GRATs & SLATs
As a result of the pandemic, the global economy and US tax conditions have resulted in unprecedented estate planning...
How Do I Create a Letter of Last Instruction?
A letter of last instruction is a document that outlines funeral planning processes and arrangements. A letter of last...
What Estate Planning Documents Should I Have When I Retire?
"Few retirees have all of these documents that are crucial to their golden years — especially during a pandemic.”...
Estate Value Based on Stock Prices
Stocks can be passed down to beneficiaries similar to any other asset that is a part of the decedent’s estate plan....
Does My Adult Child Really Need a Will?
“You may have spent part of the pandemic updating your estate plan and getting your financial house in order. However,...
Should I Create My Own Estate Plan?
“The ongoing coronavirus pandemic has pushed many people to make long-delayed decisions about estate planning. Many...
Estate of Charles Schulz Still Making Money
“Is there a person on the planet who doesn't love the Peanuts characters? Snoopy, Charlie Brown, Lucy, Pigpen,...
Should I Add that to My Will?
"A last will and testament is the foundation of an estate plan, which lets you plan for your estate after you’re gone....
How to Plan for a ‘Black Sheep’ Kid in Will
“There are several myths about how estates must be distributed that can lead to lots of worry about what will happen...
Will I Get A Bill as My Inheritance?
“Debts, just like assets, are considered part of a person’s estate. When that person passes away, their estate is...
Who Makes Money from Charlie and the Chocolate Factory?
“Roald Dahl has written dozens of childhood classics, from the newly remade The Witches to The BFG and Charlie and the...
What Happens If Trust Not Funded
“Revocable trusts are a very popular and effective estate-planning tool. However, the trust will be ineffective, if...
What are Options for Powers of Attorney?
“Powers of attorney come in different forms, each suited for a specific purpose. They serve as useful tools in any...
