Estate Planning

Trustee vs. Executor: What is the difference?
Estate Planning

Trustee vs. Executor: What is the difference?

05 Mar Trustee vs. Executor: What’s the Difference? When you’re entering the realm of estate planning, there can be a lot of information thrown at ...
Should I include an asset protection trust in my Indiana estate plan?
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Should I include an asset protection trust in my Indiana estate plan?

It is important to protect your wealth as well as acquire it. Even the most meticulously designed estate plan can fail if assets are not ...
Estate Planning for Seniors with Large Portfolios
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Estate Planning for Seniors with Large Portfolios

28 February Estate planning in your sixties: A senior’s guide For seniors with large financial portfolios like you, you’ll have to take some steps to ...
What Happens To A Home During Indiana Probate?
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What Happens To A Home During Indiana Probate?

When a person passes away, all of their assets, including real estate, are usually subject to a legal process called probate. This process can make ...
Can a trust have more than one trustee?
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Can a trust have more than one trustee?

Can a Trust have More Than One Trustees? It’s not always a good idea to have more than one trustee. Three Frequently Asked Question about ...
Why Would I Create a Defective Trust Intentionally?
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Why Would I Create a Defective Trust Intentionally?

If your estate contains substantial assets, you should consider minimizing federal estate and gift taxes in your estate planning. It may seem counter-intuitive but an ...
Pet Trusts – New York Estate Planning & Elder Law blog — February 21, 2025
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Pet Trusts – New York Estate Planning & Elder Law blog — February 21, 2025

Bob, Laura and their beloved pets, Samson the dog and Delilah the cat were ready to proceed with their estate planning to avoid probate and ...
National Love Your Pet Day is a great time to work on pet planning in your estate plan
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National Love Your Pet Day is a great time to work on pet planning in your estate plan

National Love Your Pet Day is celebrated on the 20th of February. It’s a great opportunity to honor animals that bring you joy and companionship. ...
Should you use a trust or a will?
Estate Planning

Should you use a trust or a will?

When planning your estate, it is important to make informed decisions. A lot of people think that you should use a will as your primary ...