Leaving a Legacy With an Ethical Will June 10, 2011 - Andrew Smith If you had one week left to live, what would you want to make sure your family members knew and... Read More Estate Planning
Have an IRA? Consider a Charitable Rollover June 8, 2011 - Andrew Smith If you have a traditional IRA and you’re over age 70 ½, you know that there’s a minimum amount you’re... Read More Retirement Planning
Definition: Annual Exclusion Gift June 7, 2011 - Andrew Smith While the federal government does impose a gift tax, not every gift is taxable. There are a number of exclusions... Read More Estate Planning, Taxes
Can I Disinherit My Spouse From My 401(k)? June 3, 2011 - Andrew Smith If your husband or wife survives you, and you have funds in a 401(k), can you disinherit him or her... Read More Estate Planning
Autobiography as Legacy June 1, 2011 - Andrew Smith Most of us, at one point or another, have thought, “I could write a book…” And the truth is, we... Read More Estate Planning
Are You Missing These Asset Protection Opportunities? May 30, 2011 - Andrew Smith Estate planning involves a number of strategies for protecting yourself and your loved ones. Have you taken advantage of these... Read More Estate Planning, Incapacity Planning, Wills and Trusts
Another Reason For a Carefully Planned Estate May 27, 2011 - Andrew Smith How do you think your children will spend their inheritances? Recently, I read about a mother in England who left... Read More Estate Planning
More Than One Attorney-in-Fact? Probably Not a Great Idea May 25, 2011 - Andrew Smith Choosing someone to serve as your attorney-in-fact (also called your agent) pursuant to your Power of Attorney can be a... Read More Incapacity Planning
The Lists You Need to Make May 23, 2011 - Andrew Smith Not too long ago, a blog post caught my attention. It’s entitled Estate Planning So Your Executor Doesn’t Desecrate Your... Read More Estate Planning, Wills and Trusts
Retirement Planning: Beyond the Numbers May 20, 2011 - Andrew Smith So much of planning for retirement is focused on the financial, and for good reason: Americans are living longer than... Read More Retirement Planning
Why Your 18-Year-Old Needs to Meet With an Estate Planning Attorney May 18, 2011 - Andrew Smith An estate planning attorney’s office is the last place you’ll find most college kids, but when your child turns 18,... Read More Incapacity Planning
Still Getting Junk Mail for a Deceased Spouse? Here’s What to Do May 16, 2011 - Andrew Smith Junk mail – when it’s addressed to you, it’s merely an annoying waste of paper. However, it can be incredibly... Read More Estate Planning