A new law passed in July 2025 brings major updates to estate and gift tax exemptions starting in 2026, increasing the exemption to $15 million per individual. This change could impact your current estate plan—especially if it was created under prior tax rules.
Estate planning isn’t just for people—pets need protection too. A pet trust is a legally enforceable way to ensure your pet is cared for according to your wishes if you become incapacitated or pass away. Learn how to set one up, appoint caregivers, and fund your pet’s future with confidence.
As you and your family plan for the future, it’s crucial to consider how your estate plan will affect not just you, but your children
Powers of Attorney and Advanced Medical Directives: Key Documents for Estate Planning While many people associate estate planning primarily with the distribution of assets after
Tax Implications for Life Insurance in Business Succession Planning The recent Supreme Court decision in Connelly v. United States, has introduced significant legal and tax
Probate can be an overwhelming and stressful prospect. Understanding what probate means is the first step to navigating your way through this process. Probate, also
A will is the roadmap that directs what happens to someone’s probate assets when they die. The will also nominates a personal representative to administer
When Can an Attorney Testify in a Will Contest Proceeding? Many people have wills in place when they die to ensure there is a proper
As a result of publicity over the Terry Schiavo case, I have received several inquiries from clients and others about the use of living wills
Co-Author: Patricia A. Leighton, Esq. Quit Claims & The $500K Exclusion Part II In the May issue of the Colorado REALTOR, I posed the following
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