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Same-sex couples can marry just like opposite-sex couples, but there are some differences that must be highlighted when same-sex spouses are raising children together -- especially when only one of the spouses has formally established their parental status.When a...
Trusts are named "trusts" because they create a legal contract that the trust creator and his or her beneficiaries rely on. This legal contract lays out specific instructions, and names a trustee who is legally bound to follow those instructions -- all for the benefit...
Do you have concerns about what will happen to your finances in the event of an incapacitation? No one wants to think about this, but planning for the future is the responsible thing to do.Without a durable financial power of attorney, you never know what could happen...
Estate planning mistakes can cause enormous problems for your family. They can cause siblings to fight, they can cause you to pay too much in taxes and they can leave everyone in a state of confusion and chaos after you pass away.In many cases, people make these...
It is wise to talk to your loved ones about your will and estate plan. This goes for parents who are making the plan and for children who need to stay in the loop. This conversation, in an ideal world, should be an ongoing one.Unfortunately, the reality is that most...
Estate taxes can quickly deduct thousands from the value of your estate, but the good news is that most people can avoid taxation completely. Estate taxes are not the same as probate expenses, and they aren't the same as income taxes paid after death. These taxes are...
