It is common for many celebrities to pass away without an estate plan. Unfortunately, the Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin is the most recent celebrity to join this group. Ms. Franklin passed away on August 16, 2018 at the age of 76; she was a phenomenal singer who commanded the world’s R-E-S-P-E-C-T. Ms. Franklin had […]
Every day we make hundreds of decisions from what to eat for breakfast to where we go on vacation. With each passing day, there are more choices to be made. But, what will happen if you can’t make decisions for yourself? Before that time comes, there is one important decision you need to make. Who […]
Cryptocurrencies have been making headlines as of late, with more and more investors wanting in on this digital currency. Cryptocurrencies are attractive because they are unregulated, decentralized, and anonymous. While secrecy is useful in some areas of life, when it comes to estate planning it can lead to disaster. Indeed, your entire cryptocurrency investment can […]
What constitutes a “large” gift can be relative. That being said, if you are considering giving cash or property to someone, a little bit of planning can really help avoid negative consequences. This is particularly true if the gifted amounts are over $15,000.00, will be gifted in property, will be gifted on a regular basis, […]
