Posts in 2016

Oct 10 The Revocable Living Trust

There are many benefits to a revocable living trust that are not available in a will. An individual can choose to have one or ...

Apr 11 When Is a Person Unfit to Make a Will?

Testamentary capacity refers to a person’s ability to understand and execute a will. As a general rule, most people who are over ...

Mar 21 How Does Life Insurance Fit Into My Estate Plan?

Life insurance can be an integral part of an estate plan. Policies can be set up to be paid directly to the beneficiary, without ...

Feb 15 What Is an Estate Tax?

While the terms “estate tax” and “inheritance tax” are often used interchangeably, they are not synonymous. Let’s try to clarify ...

Jan 25 Why Shouldn’t I Use a Form From the Internet for My Will?

In this computer age, when so many tasks are accomplished via the internet — including banking, shopping, and important business ...

Jan 04 Can an Individual Be Held Responsible For His or Her Deceased Loved One’s Debts?

When a loved one dies, an already difficult experience can be made much more stressful if that loved one held a significant amount ...