There are countless reasons people believe they don’t need to have an estate plan. Most commonly, they convince themselves that they are too young, too healthy, or not wealthy enough to warrant having end-of-life plans in place. On the contrary, few people wouldn’t...
Month: August 2020
Who is liable for home repairs after a closing?
Moving into a new house can be exciting. But if owners find substantial damages after the closing, it can turn the age-old American dream into a nightmare. That’s especially true if the seller doesn’t disclose any critical information during the purchasing process. If...
Real estate transactions may mean estate planning changes
There are many times in life when you may need to be making changes to your estate planning documents. Expanding families, marriage, divorces, starting new businesses and moving to new states are just a few. An important opportunity for updating your estate plan...
Preparing for estate taxes
The ultimate goal of your estate planning efforts may be to preserve as much of your assets as possible by limiting your liabilities. Ensuring the settlement of your debts and planning ahead for distribution that qualifies for available credits against taxes help...