Divorce is one of the most difficult things people go through, but the divorce of a long-married couple can be especially hard, particularly when it comes to retirement and estate plans. Assets, such as retirement accounts, can be difficult to divide, … more

Now that same sex marriage is legal in the US, same sex couples are supposed to have the same rights when it comes to estate planning as heterosexual couples. This includes matters such as writing a last will and testament … more

Suze Orman, an author and personal finance guru once said, “Estate planning is an important and everlasting gift you can give your family. And setting up a smooth inheritance isn’t as hard as you might think.” As important as it … more

Estate Planning may seem like something only older, extremely wealthy people need to think about. However, this is not the case. Estate planning is something everyone should not only think about, but also prepare for. Once something happens to us, … more

One main objective of estate planning is tax planning.  Nowadays a popular way to reduce estate taxes is through gifting.  Many estate owners like using this tool because they get to see their beneficiaries benefit from their gifts.  As an … more

Lawyers have two ways of charging clients to do their estate planning.  They can charge a flat-rate or by the hour. For lawyers who charge a flat rate, the standard minimum flat rate may range from $800 to $1,800.  Note … more