‘Think’ about making an estate plan now to protect your heirs later
“You better think.” The unmistakable lyrics sung by Aretha Franklin are words to the wise, but sadly, Franklin herself did not take this advice when planning her estate. Consequently, her heirs may be on the hook for a significant tax bill, not to mention the possibility of years of very public legal battles. While most […]
Life Insurance Trust could save heirs estate taxes
Few people realize that, even though they believe they have only a modest estate, they could be leaving their families to pay thousands of dollars in estate taxes when they die. A life insurance policy that is a part of the estate could be one reason for the higher tax liability. While a life insurance […]