Family Legacy & Philanthropy

When people think about their estate, they tend to think of the assets they will pass on, like their stamp collection, a home or vacation property, and of course, their money. However, it’s [...]

The best time to get involved in your aging parents’ affairs is early on, long before your loved ones are in ill health or their affairs are in trouble. Start with a simple inquiry. Ask when [...]

Administrative Trust involves forms, taxes, accounting & low level details. A professional Administrative Trustee unburdens your family.

In December, I published this blog post outlining specific steps that could be taken before the end of 2017 in light of proposed tax changes. Since then, the proposed tax code has become law and [...]

This article uses 2024 Estate and Gift Tax Limits. If you are approaching or not too much over the state or federal estate tax limit in total assets, gifting might just be what keeps you within [...]

You know your kids love you. You know they love the vacation house they’ve enjoyed every summer since childhood. And you’re sure they’ll love the idea of inheriting that home when you pass away. [...]

Estate plans are not intended to be a one-and-done project. They are living documents that should reflect your current situation, needs, and goals. That can only be achieved via regular reviews, [...]

TrustCase™ is a service that administers and settles your estate through a collaboration among family, trustees/executors and lawyers. Every estate is eligible for this service, whether or not [...]