Can I Protect My Family after Death?
The future is uncertain. However, you can ensure that your family and loved ones are taken care of with estate planning. Estate planning is a critical component of financial planning for the future.
What Is the Purpose of a Guardian?
A frequent concern for those with aging loved ones is the future need for guardianship. Unfortunately, the concept of guardianship can be confusing and overwhelming.
Why Is It Important to have an Estate Plan?
The new Federal Estate tax limit (above which Federal estate taxes will be payable) is $11,200,000.00 per person. Yes, most of us will not hit that limit, but 19 of the 50 states, Illinois included, impose an estate tax of their own ranging from .25% to almost 20% of your estate.
Why Does Everyone Need an Estate Plan?
Accidents happen. Illnesses can strike anyone unexpectedly. So, take a moment to get a few basic estate planning tasks out of the way. You—and the people you love—will be glad you did.
What are Alternatives to Guardianship?
We all want to protect vulnerable people from harm. However, taking away all their rights usually isn’t the place to start. Instead, several less severe options could be the right way to go.
Estate Planning Tips for Solo Seniors
So, what happens with your estate plans if you are not in a traditional nuclear family? There is quite a lot that can fall under the umbrella of a non-traditional family, and the recommendations will vary depending on your specific circumstances.
Caring for Your Aging Dad as You Approach Retirement
Caring for Your Aging Dad should be planned before it becomes an emergency. Talk with your father and find out what is important to him. Let him know that an estate plan will help the people he loves as well as protect him.
How Grandfathers and Senior Dads Leave a Legacy of Caring for Their Families
Legacy of Caring for Families
How Do I Plan for Taxes after Death?
Ben Franklin once said, ‘… nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.’ For all certainties in life, the best thing you can do is plan for their eventual occurrence.
What are Benefits of Putting Money into a Trust?
Grantor retained annuity trusts, intentionally defective grantor trusts, spousal lifetime access trusts, oh my! If you overhear two estate planning attorneys at a coffee shop, it would not be unreasonable to think that all clients have estate plans filled with trusts.
