Smartphones and tablets are used more and more by Americans to store and share information. Whether engaging in online banking, using a mobile plane boarding pass or creating work calendars shared in the cloud, the internet of things provides needed…
Legal techniques to avoid probate can be a good way to lower taxes, keep your estate private, and avoid having to gain court approval every step of the way. They can save you time, frustration, and in many cases, significant…
Bitcoin, the most popular and well-known crypto asset, commands an impressive 46 million American owners, according to Florida Today. Bitcoin was created in January 2009 by Satoshi Nakamoto as a peer-to-peer electronic cash system. This digital, or virtual, currency is…
Carefully planning your inheritance will ensure that your legacy will be passed on to future generations. There are always generational differences of opinion as to how best to live and act in the world. Millennials and Generation Xers seem to have…
Probate litigation can be triggered by many family circumstances. However, there are two fundamental reasons for estate disputes: families disagree about how to deal with a mentally incapacitated member or, after death, disagreements about the dissolution of an estate. High-risk factors that…
Small business ownership involves a lot of logistical and financial decisions. Having a succession plan prior to retirement, disability, or death is one of the most important decisions. There are five common approaches to transferring ownership of your business, no…
If you were seriously ill or injured and could no longer make your own healthcare decisions, what would you do? It is possible to become incapacitated at any age. Living wills are a component of advance health care directives, which…
Limited liability companies (LLC) fall between partnerships and corporations in their structure. A hybrid legal entity such as an LLC is well known for its financial management benefits, yet LLCs can also serve as a powerful estate planning tool for…
Some of your heirs, whether minor or adult, may not agree on family matters, especially when it comes to inheriting your estate. It is not uncommon for relationships to change and intensify when a person dies. This is because underlying…
Among older adults, estate planning is considered very significant. The majority of Americans over 55 do not have a will, and fewer still have a living will or a health care directive. Providing the end-of-life wishes you desire is easier…