There are several ways individuals (married or single) can reduce their estate tax at death. Some include but are not limited to: (i) gifting inter vivos, (ii) setting up irrevocable trusts, and (iii) donating to charitable causes. For the purposes of this article, lets look at these methods through the lens of a single person. Gifting Inter Vivos An inter vivos gift simply means a transfer of property (where there is no consideration on behalf of the person receiving the g

Introduction & Summary of Article. I have read horror stories online from others who encountered someone practicing law without a law license - has this ever happened to you? And while this article may seem like a "no brainer" there are likely many instances of this inappropriate conduct happening right now... The point of this article is give readers an understanding of: (1) what is the unauthorized practice of law; (2) how can you vet attorneys moving forward; and (3) if y

When you hear Estate Planning, what are you picturing? Do you see the word: Trust or Will anywhere? Perhaps you are envisioning an elite family (of British ancestry) figuring out ways to game the system and stay rich? Maybe you are thinking about a "trust-fund" baby who has all of his families money set aside for him to live off for the rest of his life...maybe. And while these images are a reality for a select few, Estate Planning should be a reality for EVERYONE. In this