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The estate tax is a hotly debated topic among politicians. Some people, generally Republican, say the estate tax should not exist because income tax, sales tax, property tax, and other taxes have already taken enough away from a person by the government. This same party argues that financially successful people should not be taxed again at death, … [Read more...]
Why An Online Legal Service Might Not Be All That Helpful
I am often asked why people cannot go online to create their estate planning documents, and a lot of the time it feels like people want me to justify my existence as an estate planning attorney. Generally, people are looking for an inexpensive solution, and they think attorneys are expensive or unnecessary. Although I cannot claim the lowest price … [Read more...]
What’s the difference between a will and a trust?
I am often asked what the difference is between a will and a trust, and I usually feel the expected answer is supposed to be a satisfactory two or three sentence answer. Unfortunately, my explanation is not that simple. When you're waiting for disbursement of goods from a will or trust, nobody wants to be left wanting, or feel left out -- like my … [Read more...]
Do I Need A Trust?
People often ask if they need a trust, or whether or not a will is sufficient. Both wills and trusts are useful for distributing assets upon death. However, there are certain times where outright gifts to heirs or beneficiaries through a will or trust are not necessarily the best idea. So, the question becomes under what circumstances are trusts … [Read more...]
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