An intentionally defective grantor trust (IDGF) is a tax loophole used to reduce estate tax exposure. The trust is constructed with an
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Divorce affects more than your spouse and children — it can also impact your estate plan. You may have to
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Trusts can do a lot more than pass on family riches — a well-crafted trust can ensure that your children and grandchildren
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Estate planning requires you to confront uncomfortable realities and make difficult decisions. And at first glance, the process can seem
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Being named in a loved one’s will or appointed by the court as executor of an estate is an honor.
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Probate can be a huge headache and has a reputation for lasting forever. But exactly how long does probate take
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Probate is the court-supervised process of distributing your assets after you pass. It entails ensuring that your last will and
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Dealing with estate taxes is, on the one hand, a pain in the neck, but, on the other hand, if
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Parents of those with special needs will need to plan carefully for their continued care. In cases where a child
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Being named in a friend or family member’s will as the “executor” of their estate may be an honor, but
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