What Shouldn’t Be Put in a Will?
May 11, 2022
While the number of older Americans with wills has been dropping in recent years, that doesn’t mean you should forego this legal document.
Menu
While the number of older Americans with wills has been dropping in recent years, that doesn’t mean you should forego this legal document.
Financial exploitation comes in many forms, and older adults are often the victims.
Here are some important parts of your estate plan that should be reviewed.
Estate planning should always be customized to each individual creating a plan. This is particularly important when planning for beneficiaries with disabilities.
The IRS wants to know how much you’re gifting over the course of your lifetime. This is because while gifts may be based on generosity, they are also a strategy for avoiding taxes, including estate taxes, reports The Street in a recent article “Do I Need to File a Gift Tax Return?” Knowing whether you…
Resist the urge to use your will for vengeance
A common and often costly mistake when it comes to business succession planning is not starting the process early enough.
If you don’t have a will and an estate plan, probate is an after-you’ve-gone legal struggle. It could last months, if not years, in a battle over what you intended your family (or friends) to have: your estate!
If you don’t have a spouse or children, you might think you don’t need to do much estate planning. However, if you have any assets, familial connections, or interest in supporting charitable groups – not to mention a desire to control your own future – you do need to establish an estate plan.
While 88% of business owners believe their family will control their business in five years, statistics from Family Business Institute show that only 33% of businesses survive to transfer to the next generation, and only 10-15% continue to the third generation.
1601 N. Flamingo Road, Suite 1
Pembroke Pines, FL 33028
1601 N. Flamingo Road, Suite 1
Pembroke Pines, FL 33028