Estate Law News

A new administration usually means that tax code changes are coming. While it remains unclear exactly what tax changes President Biden’s administration will usher in, two possibilities are [...]

Don’t assume your estate will automatically go to your spouse when you die. If you don’t have an estate plan, your spouse may have to share your estate with other family members. 

While legally you may not need all-new estate planning documents if you move to a different state, you should have your documents reviewed by a local attorney in your new home. 

Credit shelter trusts are a way to take full advantage of state and federal estate tax exemptions. Although such trusts may appear needless unless you are a multi-millionaire, there are still [...]

Life insurance can play a few key roles in an estate plan, depending on your age and situation in life. 

Pets are members of the family, so it is important to consider how to provide for them in your estate plan just as you would the human family members. 

While it may seem great to inherit a vacation house, in actuality it may not be practical to keep the property, especially for tax reasons. 

When you inherit property, such as a house or stocks, the property is usually worth more than it was when the original owner purchased it.

Many websites offer customized, do-it-yourself wills and other estate planning documents, but although these products are convenient, using them could cause serious and expensive legal [...]

Revocable trusts are a very popular and effective estate planning tool. But the trust will be ineffective if you do not actually place your assets in the trust.