Tips for Choosing a Fiduciary – Annapolis and Towson Estate Planning
Being a fiduciary is a time-intensive and intellectually challenging task to put upon an individual.
Being a fiduciary is a time-intensive and intellectually challenging task to put upon an individual.
We have all heard the term ‘probate.’ However, we may not be exactly sure what this means. It may sound daunting, but don’t be intimidated by the phrase.
This year for the holidays, why not give yourself and your loved ones a little peace of mind?
When you remarry, you’re not only combining residences with your new spouse, you’re also merging your finances. If you have children, it may involve some financial-related stress.
How should we best do this, so that we avoid future gift taxes?
Everyone’s heard the stories of celebrities who died without a proper estate plan in place. It’s been a hot topic in the last few years with Prince and Aretha Franklin serving as unfortunate faces of the phenomenon. However, it’s not just freewheeling entertainers.
Checking accounts don't necessarily require account holders to name a beneficiary.
The fact is people’s names often change. People get married and divorced or sometimes just legally change their names.
Beneficiary designations are a crucial part of estate planning, yet they are often overlooked. Once you have signed your estate planning documents, you need to make sure that your beneficiary designations are consistent with the rest of your estate plan.
Movie scenes where a deceased tycoon’s will is read to a roomful of shocked and bitter relatives make for great drama, but drama is the last thing anyone wants, when seeking to preserve an estate for future generations.