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It’s Better to Give Than to Receive

January 11, 2022 by Stephen Unsworth

Most taxpayers understand that to receive the benefit of charitable deductions, they need to itemize their income tax deductions.  However, in the wake of the pandemic, Congress passed legislation allowing even those who take the standard income tax deduction to benefit from a charitable income tax deduction. Read on to learn more. … [Read more...] about It’s Better to Give Than to Receive

Filed Under: Legal Education Tagged With: Estate Planning, Charitable Giving, attorney, estate planning attorney, charitable deduction, income tax, consumer, Coronavirus Aid Relief and Economic Security Act, gift, Taxpayer Certainty Disaster Relief Act of 2020

Tax Planning for 2022

January 4, 2022 by Stephen Unsworth

Planning is important for your income taxation during life as well as for any estate tax at death. Even though 2022 is just starting, it’s not too early to think about planning for whatever it may bring your way. Read on to learn more. … [Read more...] about Tax Planning for 2022

Filed Under: Legal Education Tagged With: Estate Planning, income tax planning, donor-advised fund, estate tax planning

It Can Be Scary to Die Without an Estate Plan…the HORRORS of Intestacy

December 30, 2021 by Stephen Unsworth

Many souls believe that if they lack means, they do not need an estate plan. Nothing could be further from the truth. If you die without an estate plan, your assets may not be distributed as you would wish and the results could be downright scary. Read on to learn more. … [Read more...] about It Can Be Scary to Die Without an Estate Plan…the HORRORS of Intestacy

Filed Under: Legal Education Tagged With: Estate Planning, will, attorney, intestate, trust, estate planning, consumer, tax practitioner, Probate

Neither Age Nor Health Determines Whether You Need an Estate Plan

December 28, 2021 by Stephen Unsworth

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. … [Read more...] about Neither Age Nor Health Determines Whether You Need an Estate Plan

Filed Under: Legal Education, income tax Tagged With: income tax, consumer, athletes, competition, medals, Olympics, United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee, Estate Planning, victory tax, attorney

Charitable Planning in Times of Crisis

December 7, 2021 by Wendy S. Hillmuth

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. … [Read more...] about Charitable Planning in Times of Crisis

Filed Under: Legal Education Tagged With: estate planning, charitable remainder trust, donor-advised fund, consumer, Qualified Charitable Distribution, Estate Planning, Charitable Giving, attorney

How Estate Planning Documents Help Prevent Elder Abuse

November 30, 2021 by Wendy S. Hillmuth

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. … [Read more...] about How Estate Planning Documents Help Prevent Elder Abuse

Filed Under: Legal Education Tagged With: Estate Planning, attorney, consumer

Estate Planning Reduces Stress During High Anxiety Times

October 21, 2021 by Stephen Unsworth

During times of high stress such as tragedy or emergency, we tend to feel helpless. This article explores how a comprehensive estate plan helps reduce anxiety in uncertain times. Read on to learn more. … [Read more...] about Estate Planning Reduces Stress During High Anxiety Times

Filed Under: Legal Education Tagged With: estate planning, revocable trust, living trust, Health Care Power of Attorney, Property Power of Attorney, Probate, consumer, Estate Planning, will, attorney, guardianship

It’s Important to Have a Coordinated Estate Plan

August 31, 2021 by Stephen Unsworth

There are many parts to an Estate Plan. The Revocable Trust is just one part. It’s important to coordinate the various parts of the Estate Plan. Read on to learn more. … [Read more...] about It’s Important to Have a Coordinated Estate Plan

Filed Under: Legal Education Tagged With: revocable trust, joint tenancy, POD, TOD, consumer, Estate Planning, attorney, beneficiary designations

Advantages of Using a “Grantor Trust” in Planning

August 12, 2021 by Stephen Unsworth

Grantor trusts are trusts which are income taxed to the “substantial owner” of the trust. Usually, the substantial owner is otherwise known as the “grantor” or “trustor.” Grantor trusts can be quite useful in tax planning. Read on to learn more. … [Read more...] about Advantages of Using a “Grantor Trust” in Planning

Filed Under: Legal Education Tagged With: Estate Planning, attorney, planning, grantor trust, consumer

Dangers of Do-It-Yourself Estate Planning

August 10, 2021 by Stephen Unsworth

Occasionally, those who are not Estate Planning attorneys will attempt to do their own Estate Planning. Perhaps they’ll go online and get a document to use. Unfortunately, Estate Planning is about far more than a cookie-cutter document. Read on to learn more. … [Read more...] about Dangers of Do-It-Yourself Estate Planning

Filed Under: Legal Education Tagged With: Estate Planning, attorney, estate planning, consumer, Do-It-Yourself

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