When most people start out in their professional lives, they likely never envision themselves being able to give more than a nominal amount to a favorite charity. After all, there are student loans, mortgage payments, credit card bills and, of course, child-related...
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Estate Planning
Are you among the 58 percent who’ve neglected to plan for the future?
While most of us would prefer to think otherwise, the simple truth is that procrastination is not a habit that disappears as we mature. Indeed, most people can just as easily find a reason for not cleaning the house or examining the household budget during their older...
How familiar are you with powers of attorney? – III
A few months back our blog began discussing how powers of attorney, which allow a person to vest a trusted individual with the authority to act on their behalf, are a truly vital component of any comprehensive estate plan. Indeed, our previous post examined some of...
Why any estate plan must account for your digital assets
It seems as if major corporations or tech companies now release new apps, software or electronic devices designed to make our lives that much simpler on a semi-regular basis. Indeed, it can be easily argued that thanks to these regular releases it's now easier than...
Careful estate planning now may help loved ones later
There's no question that some people in Utah and other areas tend to avoid discussions about their own mortality like the plague. Others understand that discussing such issues ahead of time may help family members avoid problems later. Some say it is never too soon to...
How familiar are you with powers of attorney? – II
In our previous post, we started discussing how those seeking to create a comprehensive estate plan -- meaning one that addresses the possibility of both their untimely demise and their sudden incapacity -- must consider the execution of everything from guardianships...
How familiar are you with powers of attorney?
When it comes to estate planning, most people are well aware of the need to execute a will or create a trust to address the disposition of their assets. While this is undoubtedly true, it's important to remember that these instruments are just part of what can truly...
How an attorney can help if your estate plan gives you trouble
Given all of the complexity of life, it is no wonder that all of assets, property, items, valuables, heirlooms and other things that we collect in our years on this planet create a complicated web. The items we have are just one side of the estate plan equation. There...
Establish residency thoughtfully
Crafting an estate plan is a vital tool for those seeking to preserve their assets as they age. Due to the varying tax considerations of different states, determining where you may be relocating for retirement or for late-life care can have significant...
Inheritance rights: know your position
When someone drafts their will and puts together their estate plan, the chief reason for doing so is to protect their assets and pass them on to their family members and loved ones. These assets compose an heir's "inheritance," and when someone inherits property and...