Basic Estate Planning Reports
Special Reports are written on topics that affect various aspects of estate planning and the laws that govern it.
FREE ACCESS TO OUR SPECIAL REPORTSThese reports are published by the American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys and cover a wide-variety of subjects relating to estate planning. Click on a report title to read more or to order a complimentary copy.
Should You Trust Your Estate Plan?
Many people think of estate planning as a life event. You spend some time with your estate planning attorney and talk about your goals, plans,.... [read more]
15 Common Reasons To Do Estate Planning
Find out the most common reasons why it is important to do estate planning such as avoiding probate, protecting your assets and designating someone who.... [read more]
GRANDPARENTS’ GUIDE TO SECOND GENERATION PLANNING
The question of what will happen to your children without you or their own partner will be answered someday. In preparation for the unexpected and.... [read more]
Keeping Up With the Ever Changing Estate Tax
Why create an estate plan? As 2013 started, the estate planning world had a new law: The American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 (ATRA), enacted.... [read more]
Planning It Right the Second Time Around
One thing should be clear by now: we do our families and ourselves a great disservice when we fail to plan for every contingency. That's.... [read more]
Living Trusts: Calculating the Benefits
Chances are you’ve already heard a lot about the attributes of Living Trusts: avoiding probate and legal quagmires, sometimes lowering estate and/or income taxes and.... [read more]
Peace Of Mind
As citizens of a culture that worships youth, most of us find it nearly impossible to admit our own mortality, much less make plans for.... [read more]
Funeral Planning
For surviving family members, the hours and days following a loved one’s death is no time for weighty decisions. For many Americans, however, this will.... [read more]
Family Wealth Trust
Our firm has found that looking after these financial assets is only a part of planning for passing on your legacy. Typically speaking, non-financial assets.... [read more]
Dangers of Do-It-Yourself Wills and Living Trusts
Estate planning is an essential part of life and death. In planning for our future and our family’s future, we must take stock of who.... [read more]
Creating a Lasting Legacy
Traditional Estate Planning can certainly address legal technicalities and basic financial concerns, but most people want to pass on much more than just financial assets..... [read more]
Are Your Bank Accounts Safe?
This report informs the reader of what FDIC actually is and explains the basic coverage FDIC offers. .... [read more]
Your Life, Your Final Say
Terri Schiavo’s voice can still be heard, just in a different manner than before. Want to make sure you have the final say in your.... [read more]
The Trouble of Joint Tenancy
Joint tenancy ownership of property is sometimes used as a substitute for an effective estate plan. Is this a good idea? Read this article to.... [read more]
The Nightmare of Living Probate
For most of our lives the greatest risk to our well-being isn't death. It's the ever-growing likelihood of becoming seriously ill or injured..... [read more]
Impact of Divorce
This report can help familiarize you with some important concepts about being prepared for divorce, should it come your way..... [read more]
Beware of Living Scare Tactics!
There is so much conflicting information regarding estate planning options, it’s difficult to know whom to trust. Don't be fooled by the most common myths.... [read more]