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Since individual gift and estate tax exemption amount have risen, there has been increased interest in estate planning circles in dynasty trusts. Such trusts are used to pass assets to coming generations, while avoiding as much estate tax as possible. Because dynasty...
In our last two posts, we have been looking at the importance of asset preservation planning. As we have tried to stress, asset preservation planning is an important element in coming up with a solid estate plan, as it ensures that the wealth you pass on has minimal...
In our previous post, we began looking at the importance of asset preservation planning, to work in conjunction with estate planning.Asset preservation focuses of various strategies for asset preservation. The goal is to minimize or eliminate the various types of...
In a previous post on this blog we mentioned that "taking advantage of asset preservation opportunities, particularly for special needs family members" is one of the 10 top considerations for those engaged in estate planning. But why is that?Among the major goals of...
A recent Wall Street Journal article which goes into the uncertain state of estate taxation among the states highlights that estate planning can often be one of the more challenging aspects of estate planning.Because tax law at the federal and state level frequently...
There are a number of reasons why it is risky to procrastinate in making getting one's finances and estate in order until old age. In our last post, we mentioned some of those reasons.This post will follow up by suggesting several basic ways one can keep an eye on...
In our last post we listed 10 concerns that you ought to be aware of when considering how to approach estate planning. On the bottom of that list, we mentioned that one of the most important considerations for estate planning is, quite simply, to begin the planning...
Estate planning can often be a daunting task for individuals unsure of how or where to begin. Especially where family and/or financial situations are complex, estate planning can be tricky. And even though many have a basic understanding of their estate planning...
In our previous post, we began discussing the importance of including an advance directive in the estate planning process. Doing so is lets health care providers and family know of one's medical wishes in the event that one is incapacitated and unable to communicate...
Many families, at some point, face difficult decisions regarding end-of-life for a loved one. Sometimes it isn't clear what call to make in the moment, or what the loved one would prefer if they could speak for themselves. In Georgia, the Advance Directive for...
