People often have questions about Estate Planning. This is the sixth in a series of articles addressing those questions. This sixth article addresses “why” to do Estate Planning. Read on to learn more. The Questions of Estate Planning, Part 6: Why … [Read more...] about The Questions of Estate Planning, Part 6: Why
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Reasons an Estate Plan Could Be Challenged: Part 2 – Undue Influence
An Estate Plan is an essential part of your planning process. But there are ways an Estate Plan can be challenged as being invalid. This is the second part of a series of articles on ways an Estate Plan might be invalid and how to avoid these pitfalls. This article looks at “undue influence.” Reasons an Estate Plan Could Be Challenged: Part 2 – Undue Influence … [Read more...] about Reasons an Estate Plan Could Be Challenged: Part 2 – Undue Influence
Webinar Recording: 2019 Year-end Tax Planning for Investors
It is always important to review that there are five key areas of financial planning: Preservation, Retirement Planning, Investments, Tax Planning, and Estate Planning As a comprehensive financial services firm, we try to always consider the impact of any recommendation we make on not just one, but all of these areas for our clients. The webinar focuses primarily on the economy’s outlook and some year end tax planning ideas which could have an impact on some of your financial … [Read more...] about Webinar Recording: 2019 Year-end Tax Planning for Investors
Webinar Recording: The Ins and Outs of Selling Real Property During a Probate
The sale of real estate in a probate administration proceeding presents a number of traps for some. Failure to comply with all requirements can result in a failure of the sale and the requirement that the process start over. Join us as we discuss common requirements and suggested procedures when selling real property during the Probate process. … [Read more...] about Webinar Recording: The Ins and Outs of Selling Real Property During a Probate
Continuing Legal Education in San Diego
Staying up-to-date is important. That’s especially important in Estate Planning and Elder Law. Academy members attending the semi-annual Academy Summit conference in San Diego learned about the latest developments in Estate Planning and Elder Law. Read on to learn more. Continuing Legal Education in San Diego … [Read more...] about Continuing Legal Education in San Diego
The Questions of Estate Planning, Part 2
People often have questions about Estate Planning. This is the second in a series of articles addressing those questions. This second article addresses “what” Estate Planning comprises. Read on to learn more. The Questions of Estate Planning, Part 2 … [Read more...] about The Questions of Estate Planning, Part 2
The Questions of Estate Planning, Part 4: Where
People often have questions about Estate Planning. This is the fourth in a series of articles addressing those questions. This fourth article addresses the “where” of Estate Planning. Read on to learn more. The Questions of Estate Planning, Part 4: Where … [Read more...] about The Questions of Estate Planning, Part 4: Where
The Questions of Estate Planning, Part 3: When
People often have questions about Estate Planning. This is the third in a series of articles addressing those questions. This third article addresses “when” to do Estate Planning. Read on to learn more. The Questions of Estate Planning, Part 3: When … [Read more...] about The Questions of Estate Planning, Part 3: When
The Questions of Estate Planning, Part I: Who
People often have questions on Estate Planning. This is the first in a series of articles addressing those questions. This first article addresses “who” should do Estate Planning. Read on to learn more. The Questions of Estate Planning, Part I: Who … [Read more...] about The Questions of Estate Planning, Part I: Who
The Heggstad Petition
What is A Heggstad Petition? Sometimes a person who has created a trust may fail to place a property or asset into that trust before they die. This can happen for a number of reasons. Maybe an extenuating circumstance, such as declining health, hindered them from being able to place their property/asset into the trust. Maybe the decedent incorrectly believed the property was transferred; this could be due to improperly filling out the documentation to have the such property/asset transferred. … [Read more...] about The Heggstad Petition
