Estate Planning News

After much anticipation, the Treasury Department and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) have issued final regulations relating to the 10-year required minimum distribution (RMD) rule for [...]

Sound estate planning can make the probate process run efficiently and smoothly, protecting your estate's value and legacy and preserving your family's well-being. An attorney can help [...]

In 2023, recipients of Social Security benefits saw the biggest increase in decades in their monthly checks. Although their payouts will indeed rise again in [...]

Many couples in their 30s and 40s are providing for their families and balancing care duties between the needs of children and parents. Managing it all takes preparation, organization, and [...]

Creating a living will ensures your future health care decisions and plans are respected. A living will is a legal document outlining [...]

My brother and I own a property jointly with my elderly mother. She cannot qualify for Medicaid because of it. How long will it take to be able to qualify, if she gifts the property to me (my [...]

To secure the maximum amount in monthly Social Security retirement benefits, Americans must wait until full retirement age to start receiving their payouts. [...]

Preparing and organizing your financial information for when you are no longer capable will bring peace of mind to you today. At the [...]

Most estate planning attorneys can help you craft an estate plan that minimizes or avoids probate altogether. To some extent, however, [...]

After losing a spouse or longtime partner, it's difficult to look past your grief. However, it's crucial to understand the important [...]