Category: Your Life, Your Legacy

Why were castles built? First and foremost, for protection. Medieval Lords fortified walled structures to protect their people and their land; to defend against attack,

For many people, choosing a wills attorney or a trust attorney to plan their state is the first contact that they have had with an

In addition to federal estate taxes, most of us also face the dreaded prospect of having to pay state estate taxes. Even if you live

Building a successful estate, although it takes a lifetime of hard work, is only half the battle. Just as big a challenge, if not more

It was once possible for wealthy individuals to entirely avoid federal estate taxation by placing assets in trust that established life Estates for children in

A common misconception is that life insurance proceeds are entirely tax free. Well it is true that life insurance proceeds are generally free from income

In addition to the estate planning challenges facing us all, those who have family-owned businesses or farms have additional succession and planning challenges to confront.

Perhaps no other single estate planning issue is more important for parents than making the difficult decision about who will take care of their children

As discussed in chapter one, there are serious consequences awaiting you and your family if you fail to properly plan your estate. The dangers of