Author Archives: Angela Manz
How to Break Through Estate Plan Procrastination
When you’re young and single, you might assume you don’t need an estate plan. With so much of your life ahead of you, it’s simple to put it off. But all it takes is an illness where you want your wishes shared with your healthcare team or an accident that leaves you unable to… Read More »
Three Kinds of Laws That May Influence Your Estate Plan
Most people are under the impression that they will not trigger the federal estate tax implications for their assets after they pass away. This is because these federal taxes are for extremely large estates. Bear in mind that those rules can change and that you may not be incorporating the full value of all… Read More »
What Is an Executor Required to Do?
When you create your estate plan, you name someone as an executor or executoress to handle the administration of your estate. This individual has a fiduciary duty to the estate and to its beneficiaries, meaning they must act in accordance with the wishes of the will and other estate planning documents and remain in… Read More »
Does a Revocable Living Trust Transfer from One State to Another?
If you previously worked with an estate planning lawyer to create a revocable living trust, make sure you stay on top of any edits to your plan that may be required when you move. Your trusts should primarily remain valid if you decide to relocate to another state. However, it is important to be… Read More »
What If I Want to Terminate a Previously Executed Power of Attorney?
A power of attorney is a document that is used to name someone else, known as an agent, to act on your behalf if you are unable to do so. In some cases, your power of attorney agent may never be activated, especially if you set it up so that only springing events like… Read More »
Inheriting Money? It’s Time To Talk To an Estate Planner Yourself
A recent study conducted by Free Will found that many heirs who are set to receive inheritances in the short term future would be more likely to work with a financial advisor after they inherit. Working with a financial advisor and identifying other professionals to help you with your planning process is extremely important… Read More »
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Why You Need to Know About a Step Up in Basis for Estate Planning Purposes?
If you are considering the process of starting your estate planning or you are someone who will be inheriting assets in the future, you need to recognize how step up in basis could influence the value of those assets and your tax obligations. A step up in basis refers to federal tax laws that… Read More »
Grantor Trusts 101
There are many different terms used in the context of estate planning and especially in the construction of trusts. When you hear the term grantor trust, you may be curious about whether or not this fits in with your estate plan and what it means. A grantor trust states that the settler or the… Read More »
Americans Hopeful For More Long Term Care Information And Support
A recent study completed by Nexus Insights shows that many older Americans have increasing questions about long term care and the best way to support themselves in the future. If you wind up with an illness or injury, your only option to treat it might be entering a nursing home or other long term… Read More »