Posted on: September 2, 2024
The relationship between spouses is remarkable in all contexts, not the least of which is the estate planning context. You can often exclude people from your estate plan, including your parents, siblings, and adult children. However, special protections are built into the law that may help protect an individual from disinheriting a spouse. No matter […]
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Posted on: March 18, 2024
After the excitement of Valentine's Day fades away and the last indulgence of chocolate is savored, we must focus on a topic that may not be as thrilling as the idea of everlasting love: the reality that all relationships end one day. Before you stop reading, hear me out. Whether it's a breakup, divorce, or […]
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Posted on: January 31, 2024
Many married couples share almost everything, including finances. This may be reflected in their estate plan by using one joint living trust instead of two separate trusts. Separate trusts can provide greater flexibility, but a joint trust can be structured so that when one spouse passes away, the trust is split into two subtrusts: a […]
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Posted on: July 26, 2023
A primary goal of most married couples when contemplating basic estate planning documents is to ensure that the surviving spouse, and commonly, the couple's children and grandchildren, are supported financially.
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Posted on: July 9, 2023
A Kamas woman claims the prenuptial agreement she signed with her husband — whom she is accused of killing — is still valid and she should receive at least half of the equity from the nearly $2 million home they lived in together.
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Posted on: February 28, 2023
An appointment with your estate planning attorney can address any holes that have developed and ensure that everything is in place.
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Posted on: January 23, 2023
Various types of property, such as bank accounts and real estate, can be owned jointly with another person(s).
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Posted on: December 13, 2022
A SLAT is an irrevocable trust set up while both spouses are still alive, in which one spouse is the designated beneficiary of the other spouse.
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