When most people think about estate planning, they focus primarily on tangible assets, such as real estate, investments and personal property. However, in some cases, intellectual property (IP) can make up a substantial portion…
A Health Savings Account (HSA) can be a valuable asset in your estate. Contributions to an HSA are pretax or tax-deductible, the funds grow on a tax-deferred basis, and withdrawals for qualified medical expenses…
A comprehensive estate plan does more than simply distribute your assets after your death — it also protects your voice, your values and your loved ones during a difficult moment. One critical yet often…
If you made large gifts to family members or heirs last year, you may need to file a 2025 gift return by April 15. So, it’s important to understand whether you’re required to file…
Many people think of estate planning as a “one-and-done” task — something you complete and file away. But an estate plan should evolve as your life and finances and relevant laws change. An outdated…
Irrevocable trusts provide various estate planning benefits, such as reducing estate taxes and helping to ensure assets are distributed as you wish. But estate planning isn’t a “set it and forget it” process. Families,…
A vacation home, rental property or future retirement residence may play an important role in your long-term plans. However, if you hold properties across multiple states, it can create estate planning issues that can…
The gift tax annual exclusion allows you to transfer up to $19,000 (for 2026) per beneficiary gift-tax-free, without tapping your $15 million (for 2026) lifetime gift and estate tax exemption. You can double the…
It’s not uncommon for family members to contest a loved one’s will or challenge other estate planning documents. But you can take steps now to minimize the likelihood of such challenges after your death…
