WILL YOU BE THE ONE WHO LEADS THE SUCCESSION PLANNING PROCESS? If you think motivating your client to tackle estate planning is difficult, consider the challenges inherent in business succession [...]
UNTIL THE OTHER SHOE DROPS Estate tax uncertainty brings with it a variety of planning concerns. We examine those concerns and suggest ideas that should be considered now and in the future. FSP [...]
WHEN LIFE INSURANCE EARNS ITS KEEP It is important to understand how estate planning attorneys and life insurance professionals need to work with each other. There are many times when the [...]
WHEN SHOULD INHERITANCES BE UNEQUAL? Equal treatment of children who are the beneficiaries of an estate plan may be perfectly suitable for many families, but only a point of departure for others. [...]
DO YOU STILL NEED AN IRREVOCABLE TRUST FOR LIFE INSURANCE? The heart of the question includes whether clients who are affluent, but not going to be subject to federal estate tax, should maintain [...]
ESTATE PLANNING FOR FAMILY BUSINESS OWNERS Aligning the division of assets of a family business owner for estate planning purposes can often be a challenging proposition for both clients and [...]