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All in Trusts
A will essentially outlines the distribution of your items or assets upon your death. Most people put their property and business assets in their will, but this is not always the best idea because wills have to be probated. Read on to find out several other options can ensure that your wishes are respected.
The LLC is a popular business structure that offers liability protection and avoidance of double taxation. Trusts are popular asset transfer vehicles that allow you to avoid probate and keep assets out of the hands of creditors. Read on to find out how business owners can combine the two types of legal entities and enjoy the best of both worlds.
Trusts and limited liability companies (LLCs) are both legal vehicles that can be used to manage and protect assets, minimize taxation, and avoid probate. Read on to find out which one is right for your wealth building and wealth transfer needs.
You may no longer need an Order of Heirship from a judge from probate court in Cook County to transfer a Deed into the names of the heirs. Read on to find out more…
Proper estate planning is key no matter what your income level is. Some of the world’s richest and most famous people enter the pearly gates with no estate plan in place, while others have made estate planning mistakes that tied their fortunes and heirs up for years in court. Take a look at three high-profile celebrity probate disasters and learn how you can be a celebrity to your family by securing your legacy the proper way.
After you create your Estate Plan, the best thing to do is to make updates once the plan has been created based upon key life events. To make sure your wishes are followed in the event of your death or incapacity, read on to learn about the 9 life decisions or events that should get you thinking about updating -- or creating -- your estate plan right away.
2019 is fast approaching! As we all prepare for the holidays and a new year, don’t forget to wrap up any loose strings with your estate planning, including starting one! Check out our top 5 tasks that should be on your estate planning checklist.
For most Entrepreneurs or Business Owners, retirement seems like a mirage far off in the distance. But just like anything else in life and business - planning for retirement requires proactivity and strategy. While there are many strategies, read on to find out which one is best for you and start planning for your retirement.
Trusts are not simply just about avoiding probate. Creating a trust can give you privacy, provide ongoing financial support for loved ones, and protect you and your property if you are unable to manage your own assets. Simply put, the creation of a trust puts you in the driver’s seat when it comes to your assets and your wishes.
A will or trust contest can wreak havoc on families. The conflict can result in possibly irreparable resentment and loss of familial communication. Careful estate planning can help you substantially reduce the risk, or even avoid this problem entirely. Read on to find out ways to you can build your estate plan to keep the peace and minimize family conflicts after you’re gone.
Every day we make hundreds of decisions from what to eat for breakfast to where we go on vacation. But, what will happen if you can’t make decisions for yourself? Before that time comes, there is one important decision you need to make. Who do you want to serve as your guardian? Read on to learn about the type of person that should make decisions for you when you can’t make them for yourself.
It is important to understand that blended families and subsequent marries create important and unique issues when it comes to estate planning. You may need to account for a prior spouse who is still caring for minor or disabled children, and also possibly make sure your current spouse and any children you had together – and any step children – are also taken care of after you pass away. The good news is that estate planning can take all of these factors into account.
