Anthony and Shamari are considering buying a home in Florida. They want to spend their winters there. The amount they have to spend on the new home in large part is determined by the feasibility of renting their current home out for the three to four months they will be gone. Their current home is […]
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Mike S. is a 40-year-old venture capitalist who fell on the wrong side of the law. He faces a two-year incarceration and needs to make some financial plans for his wife, a stay-at-home caregiver, and two minor children. Mike has several concerns, including paying the bills for his family and business, providing his family with […]
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Who has the potential to be sued? Everyone. If you drive a car and get into an accident or if someone has an accident on your property, you may be sued. If you are in a profession, such as the medical, legal, or business professions, among others, each decision you make has the potential to […]
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Transferring your interest in a Franchise or Multilevel Marketing Business Have you ever thought, wouldn’t it be great to own your own McDonald’s® or other franchise? McDonald’s® is a recognizable brand with a well-established business model. You could own your own small business without building it from the ground up. To become a franchise owner, […]
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Instead of a will or joint ownership, many people today are replacing those common estate planning tools with a revocable living trust. A revocable living trust avoids the public, costly and time-consuming court processes of conservatorship or guardianship (which may be necessary if you become incapacitated) as well as probate (the court process that takes […]
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Real estate can take on different forms of ownership, and understanding how your real estate is owned, or “titled,” can help you determine how much control you have over your asset. You can better understand how susceptible your property is to creditors, and what will happen to it upon your death. Below are some common […]
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During the period from June 30, 2018, to September 30, 2019, the country experienced 969,397 bankruptcy filings, a large number by any standard. Most of those who prepared estate plans during that time probably weren’t factoring bankruptcy into their equations. What happens to your estate if you file for bankruptcy protection, but die before you […]
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What Impact Will It Have On You and the Beneficiaries of Your Retirement Accounts Post Your Death? On December 20, 2019, President Trump signed the Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement Act (the SECURE Act), effective January 1, 2020. The SECURE Act contains, by far, the most significant changes to retirement planning in a […]
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Airbnb and similar alternatives to hotel stays are growing in popularity among homeowners and vacationers. If you’re considering opening your home to travelers, or if you have a home or other rental property that generates income, the following asset protection and estate planning considerations will be helpful. Owners Need Protection from Liability In any rental […]
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A revocable living trust (RLT) is a commonly used estate planning tool. But what exactly are RLTs, and what do they accomplish? Who do they impact, and how can they be changed? What are Revocable Living Trusts? Trusts are legal entities that hold title to property for the benefit of a living person, and a […]
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