Tag: Estate Planning

The death of a spouse can bring difficult personal and financial decisions, including how to file federal income tax returns for the year of death. In many cases, a surviving

In the United States, there are between 14.5 and 15 million single parent households according to a 2026 Worldmetrics report. Estate planning for single parents is critical if your family

Deciding who will inherit your assets is a crucial part of making your estate plan. Some of your beneficiaries may be more than capable of managing an inheritance responsibly. However,

As of July 4, 2026, Section 530A accounts, also known as “Trump accounts,” are available for contributions. These accounts are custodial, tax advantaged accounts opened by a parent or guardian

A joint living trust with your spouse can make it easier to manage shared assets, but separate trusts may offer more planning flexibility for creditor exposure, taxes, and family circumstances.

Settling a loved one’s finances when they pass away can be an emotional and complex task. With that, a legal process that often comes into play is probate. Implementing probate

Helping to ensure your assets are distributed according to your wishes is the main intention of estate planning. However, circumstances can change in an instance, making it difficult to predict

A trust protector is a person or advisor appointed to oversee certain aspects of a trust and respond when circumstances change. Depending on the trust document, a trust protector may

For those with estates large enough that gift and estate taxes are a concern, grantor retained annuity trusts (GRAT) can be valuable estate planning tools. A GRAT allows you to

The assumption that estate plans are only for those who are older or have substantial wealth is commonly made by many parents. But, once your child turns 18, things can