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Disclaimers are an effective Estate Planning tool for the Trust and Estate Practitioner. They allow the disclaimant to alter an Estate Plan if they follow the statutory requirements exactly. Disclaimers can be tricky but when used correctly, achieve great results for a client.
As loved ones and parents age, they become more vulnerable to fraudulent schemes. This article explores how a solid estate plan can help protect the elderly from becoming victims. Read on to learn more.
Most people do not have estate plans, but many of those that do have been quite diligent. They have a will or a trust that will facilitate asset transfers after they are gone, and they have a living will and durable powers of attorney to account for possible incapacity. If you have taken these steps, …
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During times of uncertainty, we tend to feel helpless. This article explores how charitable giving gives us a sense of purpose in trying times. Read on to learn more.
Parents often decide to leave one child a specific asset and provide an equalizing cash bequest to the other. This article explores how specific bequests may provide unintended results. Read on to learn more.
Here at the Slaton Schauer Law Firm, PLLC, people often ask us about taxation of capital gains. Commonly, you may wonder if you are responsible for capital gains that accumulated during the life of the person that left you the inheritance. If they never realized a gain, the taxes would be unpaid, so it would …
Transferring real estate to a trust has become a widely used tool in estate planning. Unfortunately, it’s easy to overlook important aspects of the transfer that lead to unintended consequences. With careful planning, you can avoid these traps. Read on to learn more.
Most people associate Estate Planning with the elderly or very wealthy. This article explores situations in which Estate Planning for the young and healthy is advisable. Read on to learn more.
