2024 Annual Gift and Estate Tax Exemption Adjustments
With the arrival of the new year, revisions to the annual gift tax and estate tax exclusions will be going into effect, as recently announced by the Internal Revenue Service.
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With the arrival of the new year, revisions to the annual gift tax and estate tax exclusions will be going into effect, as recently announced by the Internal Revenue Service.
If you have an LLC, corporation or other business entity formed under state law, you need to know about the Corporate Transparency Act.
By creating Physician Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment (POLST), individuals with long-lasting or terminal conditions can ensure they receive their desired treatment should their health decline
Although death benefits are available to veterans, as well as their families and veterans who did not engage in combat, less than half of those who are eligible for death benefits use them.
Ten percent of adults 65 and older experience elder abuse each year, according to the U.S. Department of Justice. Elder abuse happens when a caregiver or another trusted individual causes physical, mental, or financial harm to an older adult by an act or omission.
Someone who is incapacitated cannot make personal decisions or understand legal documents. An incapacitated person requires a surrogate decision-maker, such as an agent under a health care power of attorney or a guardian.
Many couples in their 30s and 40s are providing for their families and balancing care duties between the needs of children and parents. Managing it all takes preparation, organization, and communication.
Many family circumstances can increase the risk of probate litigation. High-risk factors that often bring about probate litigation can include sibling rivalry, second marriages without a prenuptial agreement, and dysfunctional family dynamics.
Nearly half of American households will fall short of their retirement goals, new research finds.
Most estate planning attorneys can help you craft an estate plan that minimizes or avoids probate altogether. To some extent, however, probate is often necessary. So, it’s important to understand how to navigate the process.
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