Blog Articles
If You've Been Asked To Serve As Trustee, Here's What You Should Know
Serving as a trustee is not only a great honor, it's also a major responsibility, and the role is definitely not for everyone. Serving as a trustee entails a broad array of duties, and you are both ethically and legally required to properly execute those duties or you could face liability for not doing so.
April Fools! How DIY Wills and Trusts Offer a False Sense of Security … and May Leave Your Family With an Expensive Mess
Do-it-yourself Wills and Trusts are all over the internet, with promises of saving you money and protecting your loved ones after you're gone. But don't be fooled! They're often way more trouble than they're worth. Read more.
Own a Business? Do This By December 31st to Get a Year-Long Extension To The Corporate Transparency Act Reporting Deadline
If you or your Trust own or manage a business, you'll be required to report information about the company's ownership under the new Corporate Transparency Act. And if you, or your Trust, create a new company in 2024, that report could be due in as little as 30 days. In this blog, I'll share how to get a year-long reporting extension for your new business, but you'll need to act before the end of the year. Read more…
Til Death Do Us Part? Why Unmarried Couples Must Have An Estate Plan That Works For the People They Love
Without marriage's legal protections, unmarried couples face unique estate planning challenges that could leave partners vulnerable and children at risk. Learn how to protect your loved ones and assets with proper planning. Read more…