Estate planning for married couples can be tricky when one spouse is significantly wealthier than the other, and each spouse wants different beneficiaries to ultimately inherit his or her estate. One solution to this problem is the Lifetime QTIP Trust. What is a Lifetime QTIP Trust? One traditional estate planning model for married couples makes […]
Today we are sharing a post from The Voice, the email newsletter of The Special Needs Alliance. This installment was written by Special Needs Alliance member, Lee M. Holmes, of Holmes, Holmes and Neisent, PLLC in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The law firm’s practice focuses on planning for persons with disabilities, estate planning, Medicaid and elder […]
It is a common misconception that financial management and estate planning are useful for only the wealthy. But estate planning is not just for the wealthy. Regardless of how much you have in the bank, you and your family can benefit from planning ahead for the future. If you fail to do so, you could […]
If you think you only need to create Discretionary Lifetime Trusts for young, troubled, or financially inexperienced beneficiaries, then think again. In this age of frivolous lawsuits and high divorce rates, discretionary lifetime trusts should be considered for all your beneficiaries, minors and adults alike. What Is a Discretionary Lifetime Trust? A Discretionary Lifetime Trust […]
