Get Ready for SummerThis year is flying by! It’s already May and summer is right around the corner. In a few short weeks kids will be out of school and the...
Prince: No Will Now WhatPrince’s death last week stands to make millionaires out of his six surviving siblings. That is, once the dust has settled. As of this...
Big Battles Over Little ThingsPeople work their entire lives to create a nest egg and hopefully leave a lasting, positive legacy for their children and grandchildren....
Basics of "Basis""Basis" is an important income tax concept used to determine the amount of taxable income that results when you transfer an asset. The...
Tread Carefully: Naming Life Insurance BeneficiariesCertain assets avoid probate because the owner of the asset is able to name beneficiaries who will receive the benefit at the owner’s...
The Beauty of a Roth IRASaving for retirement is a financial goal for most clients. Many of us are familiar with the terminology but aren’t quite sure what it...
Top 5 Reasons You Need and Estate PlanThere are a variety of reasons why it is good to have an estate plan. Here is a quick rundown of the top five reasons why I think it is...
Disclaimer Trusts Are Popular for a ReasonDisclaimer provisions provide flexibility by giving the surviving spouse the option to shift assets in response to changing estate tax...
Estate Tax in a NutshellThe subject of estate taxation can be pretty tedious to most people. Here I will briefly explain three basic tax facts relating to estate...