Estate Planning

A critical misstep often arises in estate planning from the assumption that no filing is necessary if the first spouse's estate is below the federal exemption threshold.

Whether you are planning your own funeral in advance as part of your estate planning process or handling affairs for a loved one who has passed, there are several key considerations to keep in mind when seeking a credible funeral...

Depending on what side of the political aisle you sit on, the Biden autopen story might be either a low political blow or a legitimate topic of debate.

If someone contests a will, there are steps both the beneficiaries and the executor (the person named to carry out the terms of the will) can take.

A charitable remainder trust is an estate planning tool that blends philanthropy with financial strategy, allowing you or your beneficiaries to receive income for a set term while remaining assets eventually go to a charity.

August is National Make a Will month — a fantastic opportunity to learn more about this essential type of estate planning tool.

Here's a breakdown of several top-level takeaways from the 'One Big Beautiful Bill,' a "once-in-a-generation" piece of legislation poised to shape generational wealth and family plans for decades to come.

A pet trust is a legal tool that can be put into place to ensure that your dog, cat, or other companion animal receives care even if you are no longer there to provide it. Consider three famous pet trust cases...

Do-not-resuscitate (DNR) orders have certain benefits, including patient autonomy and avoiding unnecessary suffering, as well as some disadvantages, such as potential for misinterpretations by health care providers.