There are many tools that can be used when putting together your estate plan. One such tool is a...
The Biggest Threats to Successful Estate Planning
Poor estate planning is a recipe for disaster. Look no further than Dickens’ Bleak House—or a...
Small Business Owner? Know What Can Happen to Your Business If You Become Incapacitated or Pass Away
Preparing your company for your incapacity or death is vital to the survival of the enterprise....
‘Till Death Do Us Part, Too: Estate Planning Tips for Commitment Without Marriage
Advice columnist Ann Landers once observed that “love is friendship that has caught fire.” If...
Billionaire J.B. Pritzker’s ‘blind trust’ is not totally blind. Here’s why.
Billionaire J.B. Pritzker on Thursday promised to shift some of his immense wealth into a blind...
Gift Giving the Tax-Free Way
Although it’s the season of giving, no one wants to share with the IRS. Luckily, the law provides...
Do you really need a will?
You May Not Think You Need a Will, But You Really Do Most Americans do not have a simple will as...
Five Tasks: Year-End Estate Planning To-Do List
2019 is fast approaching. As we all prepare for the holidays and a new year, it is important that...
Five Tragic Mistakes People make when Leaving Assets to Their Pets
A pet trust is an excellent way to make sure your beloved pet will receive proper care after you...
Retirement Planning for Business Owners
For many employees, saving for retirement is usually a matter of simply participating in their...