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Retirement Planning: Embracing Life Beyond the Numbers
Estate Planning

Retirement Planning: Embracing Life Beyond the Numbers

In a world where financial headlines often paint a grim picture, it’s easy to get lost in the woes of bear markets, inflation and looming recessions. This is especially true when it comes to planning for retirement. As Roger Whitney, a contributor at Forbes, insightfully points out in his article “Retirement Planning Is More Than Financial Planning,” the traditional focus on…

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Grantor vs. Non-Grantor Trusts: Understanding the Differences
Estate Planning

Grantor vs. Non-Grantor Trusts: Understanding the Differences

As an estate planning attorney, I frequently encounter clients uncertain about the distinctions between grantor and non-grantor trusts. These types of trusts are fundamental in estate planning, offering various benefits and implications, particularly in tax planning and asset management. This article will discuss the key differences between…

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Who Can Benefit from a Special Needs Plan: Crafting a Comprehensive Plan for the Future
Estate Planning

Who Can Benefit from a Special Needs Plan: Crafting a Comprehensive Plan for the Future

Whether you’re a parent with a special needs child or an adult caring for an elderly or special needs loved one, understanding the benefits of a comprehensive Special Needs Plan is crucial. Careful planning ensures that the individual with special needs has clear financial security upon your death, as well as specific goals to address the needs of your child or loved one so that they can be successful in the future. From guardianship and living arrangements to managing finances and planning for adulthood, each element of a special needs plan plays a crucial role in ensuring a secure and…

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What Is a Subtrust? Additional Benefits Subtrusts Provide
Estate Planning

What Is a Subtrust? Additional Benefits Subtrusts Provide

A subtrust is a separate entity created under the umbrella of a primary trust or a will. A subtrust becomes active based on the terms of the trust or will when certain events happen, such as the death of the primary grantor, or creator. Subtrusts are one tool that estate planning attorneys use to help families pass on inheritances and protect their heirs from creditors or issues such as lawsuits or divorce. Subtrusts serve various purposes depending on…

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