Many families discover that trying to mitigate the cost of long-term care can conflict with another common retirement concern—reducing taxes for retirees and their heirs.
04/20/23 • by: The Law Office of John A. Laine, P.C.
While more than half of Americans believe estate planning is essential, a mere 33% actually have a living trust or will. And one out of three respondents who don’t have a will reason that they don’t think they have sufficient assets to warrant estate planning.
03/24/23 • by: The Law Office of John A. Laine, P.C.
In certain instances, particularly when there is no Will, the system ensures that all accounts and property are distributed in accordance with state law.
03/24/23 • by: The Law Office of John A. Laine, P.C.
Losing a loved one is stressful enough without having to deal with a botched funeral. Preplanning, due diligence and good communication can head off difficult surprises.
03/15/23 • by: The Law Office of John A. Laine, P.C.
When you're in the midst of a divorce, you're probably not thinking about estate planning or your will. However, if you're divorcing, you should think about the impact a divorce can have on an estate plan.
03/15/23 • by: The Law Office of John A. Laine, P.C.
