Estate Planning

Most estate planning attorneys can help you craft an estate plan that minimizes or avoids probate altogether. To some extent, however, probate is often necessary. So, it's important to understand how to navigate the process.

As more people look to adopt environmentally sustainable practices not only in life, but now also in death, 'green' alternatives may become more of a norm in the future.

If you own a firearm of monetary or sentimental value, you may wonder how to transfer ownership to your loved ones after you die. In addition to creating a will, you may want to make special arrangements for your weapon.

The SECURE Act changed how beneficiaries of inherited retirement accounts must withdraw these funds. Its passage made it more difficult for individuals to pass their retirement savings on to their heirs without tax liability.

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) took effect on Jan. 1, 2018, and impacted personal income taxes, estate tax rules, capital gains rules, and much more. The TCJA is scheduled to sunset at the end of 2025. This will...

Although in many situations the advantages outweigh the disadvantages when selecting beneficiaries, there are always exceptions.

If you are a property holder, you may use a Lady Bird Deed to transfer real property to a specific beneficiary while retaining certain rights to the property.

Creating a spendthrift trust for your loved one can limit their spending and your protect wealth. ...

Many individuals are concerned when they hear the term "irrevocable" trust, as they equate the permanency of the term "irrevocable" with the idea that such a trust can never be changed.