Tax law changes drive need to review estate planning (Stewart Welch) – al.com

Tax law changes drive need to review estate planning (Stewart Welch)al.comThis week is Estate Planning Week all across the nation, and we want everyone to know how important it is to have a properly drawn will and accompanying estate planning documents. Gerard Kassouf, president of the Estate Planning Council of Birmingham, …

Estate Planning For Technology Executives Engaged In Crowdfunding [Part III] – Crowdsourcing.org

Estate Planning For Technology Executives Engaged In Crowdfunding [Part III]Crowdsourcing.orgEditor's Note: Regular contributor Thomas Vass, who is the manager of the subscription-based crowdfunding platform The Private Capital Market, kicks off a series of articles aimed at company executives considering crowdfunding investments. Ever … and more »

Remember Pets When Estate Planning – NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth

NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth Remember Pets When Estate PlanningNBC 5 Dallas-Fort WorthTwo dogs in Fort Worth wandered the streets for months after their owner died until a Hurst woman spotted the pets. "You know it's just somebody's pets who, one day, their person didn't come home," Geri Alexander said. She has been caring for Ellie … Read more

Estate Planning: Incompetency of a settlor affects trustee duties to death … – Lake County News

Estate Planning: Incompetency of a settlor affects trustee duties to death …Lake County NewsA competent settlor's power to revoke a living trust and return the assets into his or her name is equal to ownership of the trust assets. So long as the settlor is competent, the trustee owes his primary duty to the settlor … Read more

Kardashian’s Secret Diary Becomes a Trust and Estate Planning Fiasco States … – PR Web (press release)

Kardashian's Secret Diary Becomes a Trust and Estate Planning Fiasco States …PR Web (press release)Robert Kardashian's estate planning documents (4, 5) define “tangible” property as including "clothing, jewelry, and other personal effects," "books," "works on paper," as well as "other items of…personal use". The Will goes on to define “intangible … and more »

It’s My Job: Estate planning attorney an advocate for her clients – In-Forum

It's My Job: Estate planning attorney an advocate for her clientsIn-ForumFARGO – Susan Johnson-Drenth has long considered herself an advocate for others. She began as an advocate for patients while working as a cardiac ICU nurse at Sanford Health. Years later, as an estate planning attorney with an elder care specialty, she …"Estate Smart" – Prudent … Read more

Estate Planning Tips for People Under 40 – U.S. News & World Report

U.S. News & World Report Estate Planning Tips for People Under 40U.S. News & World ReportEstate planning is a crucial process for everyone, regardless of wealth level, says Marc Henn, a certified financial planner and president of Harvest Financial Advisors. "Many people will say, 'Well, I don't have a lot of assets, therefore I don't … Read more