One of the driving forces behind Americans establishing estate plans is to lower the possibility of conflict between beneficiaries after death. Namely, dying without an estate plan can cause your surviving children to fight over your estate. Even a well-crafted estate...
What is a bypass trust, and should you use one?
If you are married and want to ensure your spouse lives in financial comfort after you pass away, it is important that you begin estate planning early. If you and your spouse own significant assets, you may want to include a bypass trust as part of your estate plan. A...
3 things you forgot to include in your will
While many people find it challenging to devote the time necessary to drafting a comprehensive estate plan, even less might understand that revisions are often necessary. As the foundation of all estate plans, the will is a crucial document. Even with the ability to...
Interesting facts and advice about inheritance in the U.S.
The world of inheritance in the U.S. with its possibilities of transferring vast sums of wealth to another generation is, to say the least, an interesting topic. In Hollywood, many movies center on intensely contested inheritance battles. A few factual references...
