Estate Management and Settlement Insights
Estate Settlement and Taxes: What You Need to Know
There’s no escaping taxes when settling an Estate. Here's a preliminary list of tax activities to consider throughout the settlement process.
Risk Mitigation Strategies for the Estate Executor / Successor Trustee
A professional perspective on what executors and successor trustees can do to minimize risk during the settlement process.
Compensation for the Non-Professional Trustee: What is Reasonable?
If you have been appointed as a successor trustee, what is considered reasonable compensation for the time spent managing the trust? Here are some things to consider when determining fees.
You’ve been asked to be an Estate executor. What does that mean?
Your parents, a relative, or a close friend asked you to be their executor. What does this mean, and what should you do now?
Estate Planning: Are You Sure You Know Who is Going to Get Your Money?
Almost nothing in life remains fixed after it is created. Pay attention to your Estate plan to make sure it remains valid and consistent with your wishes.
What Does it Mean to Manage an Estate Plan?
An Estate is a living, ever-changing portfolio. Here’s how to manage it like one.
Is Your Trust Correctly Funded?
It’s hard to execute a trust if there are no assets in it. Learn about funding a trust.
10 Triggers for an Estate Plan Update
We don’t always remember when it’s time to update our Estate plan. Here are the top 10 triggers that require a change.
Special Needs Planning: Special Needs Trusts and ABLE Accounts
Estate planning raises unique issues for those living with, or have loved ones with special needs.
11 Financial Steps to Follow After the Loss of a Loved One
What you’ll need to do after the loss of a loved one to avoid unnecessary financial stress.